Substation Planner

Role Summary / Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Planner to develop and execute complex construction and maintenance plans for transmission line and substation projects. This role requires deep hands-on familiarity with substation equipment and configurations, including buses, gang-operated disconnects, breakers, and related equipment. The successful candidate will combine planning expertise with real-world field operations experience to create safe, efficient, and executable work plans while coordinating with leadership across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence complex construction and maintenance activities, including equipment outage sequences and temporary facilities installations
• Develop and define project construction plans for areas of expertise
• Coordinate with Transmission, Distribution, and Generation leadership to resolve technical matters
• Review and critique isolation procedures and project sequencing
• Identify clearance boundary requirements and mitigate risks associated with close margins and contingency scenarios
• Lead teams to ensure accurate paperwork and timely file submission
• Provide peer-level technical support for line and/or substation maintenance or construction
• Ensure NERC compliance and accurate data completion
• Support project management and project teams with technical expertise
• Travel to sites with personal vehicle for on-site planning and coordination

Requirements - Education & Experience

• Greater than 10 years of experience performing transmission line or substation maintenance and/or construction work
• Hands-on experience working in or around electrical substations
• Experience planning and coordinating substation maintenance and/or construction work
• Working knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and operation of substation equipment such as transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, switches, and instrument transformers
• Familiarity with above-grade and below-grade facilities, structures, and associated equipment
• Working knowledge of line and substation engineering and equipment database systems of record
• Experience installing, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting line/substation facilities

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of substation equipment, including bus systems, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and related substation apparatus
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and clearance documentation
• Expert verbal communication skills, including 3-way communications, concurrent and independent verification
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic computer skills
• Professional safety behavior with high expectations for safe work practices
• Ability to remain focused under internal and external pressures and lead teams effectively
• Capability to lead other planners in organization, procedure development, and error-free work plan execution
• Understanding of NERC compliance requirements
• Switching and Tagging qualification with ability to submit Clearance Requests/Outage Requests/Hot Line Tags

Employment Details - Type, Location, Hours

Travel to sites with personal vehicle is required. Mileage will be reimbursed.