Field Planner
K&A Engineering Consulting
Plan and design distribution line projects, manage scopes, permits, and SAP work orders.
20 days ago ago
$80,000 - $92,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Augusta, ME
Office Full-Time
Company Size
250 Employees
Service Specialisms
Licensing and Permitting Services
Power Generation Services
Technology Solutions
Field Services (Construction Management & Testing & Commissioning)
Transmission Engineering Services
Substation Engineering Services
Distribution Engineering Services
DER Interconnection Studies
Sector Specialisms
Electric Power Generation
Substation
Transmission
Distribution
Energy Efficiency
Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Utility
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
structure design
line routing
permit submission
cad drafting
wetland analysis
sap workorders
- Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
- Drive the project plan for distribution line routing and strategy, specifically:
- Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues
- Submit Highway permits as required
- Create Detailed engineering design with sketch that includes scope of work installs, transfers, removals and T tables with applicable CUs, Qtys and PayID template that corresponds to the scope of work
- Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
- Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings.
- Review/Design distribution line plan and profile drawings using AUTOCAD/Firefly to ensure compliance with Avangrid distribution standards and NESC/other standards
- Lead overall distribution line design for all capital projects
- Create scoping documentation - including proposed scope of work in word form and plotted on circuit map
- Create SAP executable WOs
What you bring
microsoft project
gps
sap
electrical distribution
bachelor's engineering
communication
- Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project or Equivalent
- Must have current US Work authorization and valid US Driver License in good standing
- Applicants should have the knowledge, experience and skills needed to review project plans, specifications, contract enforcement, and applicable technical standards, OSHA and other regulatory statutes.
- Knowledge of GPS Systems & knowledge of SAP are preferred
- Detailed work experience in electrical overhead and underground distribution lines
- Must be a Maine resident or able to relocate to Maine
- LiDAR and aerial photo data
- Must be willing to travel to construction sites on a day-to-day basis, attend meetings as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Equivalent Education with 5 years relevant experience required.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
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Company
Overview
- Provides innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors.
- Delivers customized, practical solutions in energy, infrastructure, utilities, and transportation.
- Works on projects such as large-scale energy infrastructure, transportation systems, and water resource management.
- Specializes in complex designs and high-efficiency engineering services.
- Known for addressing current engineering challenges and forecasting future needs and trends.
5 days
Workweek Standard
The company maintains a standard 5-day workweek to support work-life balance.
4 times
Monthly Connections
Fosters community through ‘Coffee Connections’ initiatives held 4 times a month.
- Big Firm Abilities, Small Firm Agility
- Delivering excellence through consistent quality and teamwork
- Safety as a core value—‘safety is number one priority’ with OSHA certifications, defensive driving, and hazard communication training
- Employee-first organization valuing knowledge, learning, connection, collaboration
- Promotes a culture of 'can do attitude' and 'say‑do' ratio with project deadlines and quality
- Rewards and Recognition through regular programs, awards, and bonuses
- Supports work–life balance via generous PTO
- K&A Cares – employee-driven community service, e.g., solar panel donations, food packaging, trail cleanups
- Continuous learning and development via company-sponsored tuition reimbursement, industry workshops, conferences
>25M annual revenue growth
Renewable Energy Contracts
Secured major contracts such as USAID SURE II and CMP interconnection support, contributing to significant revenue growth in 2020.
- Designed energy engineering solutions to enhance quality of life, with a growing focus on clean and alternative energy projects.
- Engineered and donated solar panels to power a rural Nepal health and birthing center.
- Embedded safety, health, environment & quality (SHEQ) into core operations.
- No stated net-zero target publicly available.
- Nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Commits to zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or racism toward any employee, client, or the public
- Actively seeks diverse talent via immigration-friendly hiring processes
- In benefits: publicly states 'will remain committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture'
- No publicly available gender-related demographic statistics
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