LIBERTY

Senior Planner / Senior Utility Designer

LocationSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
Salary$122,720-$122,720

About This Job

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.


Purpose

Are you an experienced utility professional who thrives on working directly with customers, developers, and contractors to bring new electric service projects to life? As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in guiding customers through the utility business process, ensuring seamless project execution, and delivering high-quality service. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead the design and coordination of complex utility projects while helping to shape standards, mentor junior planners, and support operational excellence.


Accountabilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for external customers, developers, contractors, engineering firms, local agencies, and utilities

Identify customer needs for new electric service and ensure service commitments are met
Design and manage a variety of projects, including large commercial developments, residential subdivisions, and capital projects exceeding $100K
Prepare and present financial agreements, negotiate terms, and administer contracts
Develop detailed utility designs, work orders, cost estimates, and improvement plans
Oversee quality assurance in design work and ensure compliance with utility standards
Coordinate mapping, easement acquisitions, and master planning for utility infrastructure
Lead and train Planners and Associate Planners, sharing expertise and best practices
Support process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
Participate in on-call duty supervisor rotation, responding to emergency situations with a company vehicle provided for commuting and emergency response purposes
Ensure all necessary permits, easements, and environmental clearances are acquired before construction
Perform pole loading calculations and submit Joint Pole Applications as required
Use AutoCAD, Designer, QUADRA, and TRFM to support planning and design functions
Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership and as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement
Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience in electric utility planning, engineering, or a related field
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Designer, and QUADRA for utility design and material lists
Strong customer service and communication skills to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams
Ability to manage multiple projects, problem-solve, and navigate regulatory requirements
Knowledge of NV Rule 9 OR CA Rule 15/16
Experience designing large-scale projects a plus
Familiarity with utility construction standards, right-of-way (ROW) processes, and environmental permitting
Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance
What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one

Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
Company sponsored pension program, life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
Paid vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
FR Clothing allowance
Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment
Compensation

Senior Planner Union Rate - $59.16 per hour

$1.50 per hour on-call rate for duty supervisor rotations

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.


Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.


We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.


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