Outage Planner, Distribution and Transmission

Job overview

The Outage Planner role is onsite in the Philadelphia, PA area, with the posting also naming Berwyn and Plymouth, PA. The stated pay range is $125,000–$150,000 per year. K&A Power Group provides engineering and project services to power utility and industrial clients. The role coordinates outage planning for distribution and transmission projects from design submission through commissioning. It turns engineering scope into executable work packages and clearances, coordinates schedules and resources, and tracks progress so work can be planned and carried out safely while meeting system and project needs.

What you'll do

• Manage outage planning for distribution overhead, underground, transmission, and substation projects
• conduct constructability reviews and develop outage work packages and system clearances
• coordinate clearance sequencing and schedules with operations and transmission system operators
• adjust schedules for priorities, constraints, system needs, and storm impacts
• track project progress and outage requests
• liaise with project teams, work management organizations, operators, contractors, and vendors
• coordinate resources and work bundling.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

outage planner

distribution projects

transmission projects

substation

clearance scheduling

utility engineering

project coordination

philadelphia pa

berwyn pa

plymouth pa

k&a engineering

$125k–$150k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, paid holidays, flexible PTO, tuition reimbursement, disability and life insurance, employee assistance program, parking and transit reimbursement, and pet insurance.

Why this role

The posting recommends a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience, and calls for at least ten years of related experience. PECO experience is preferred.

About the employer

K&A Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.