Substation Planner III — Hybrid

Job overview

The Substation Planner III — Hybrid role is hybrid in Clayton, NC, with pay of $51–$61 per hour. The position supports field personnel performing construction and maintenance on substation and transmission assets for a large power and utilities client. The planner prepares work packages and coordinates resources, schedules, materials, and clearances for construction and maintenance work. The role helps ensure priority work is planned, resourced, and completed while improving work-package accuracy and execution efficiency.

What you'll do

• Prepare construction and maintenance work packages
• review equipment history and identify special requirements
• identify concurrent work opportunities
• document variances between estimated and actual hours
• monitor work progress and raise issues
• plan scope, hours, skills, procedures, tools, equipment, parts, durations, and vendor support
• coordinate resources, schedules, transmission clearances, and high-priority work
• participate in planning meetings and site walks
• assist with emergency planning and clearance requests.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation planner iii

substation construction

transmission

work packages

hybrid

clayton nc

4/10 schedule

$51–$61/hour

power utilities

12-month contract

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• No PTO or benefits
• ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with three days per week in office; 40 hours per week on a 4/10 schedule; 12-month contract with potential extension. Five years of substation construction experience and ITOA knowledge or switching-and-tagging qualification required.

About the employer

Primary Talent Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control. Sector: 22.