Job Description
JOB TITLE: T&D CONSTRUCTION PLANNER LOCATION: T&D OPERATIONS/VARIABLE LOCATIONS REPORTS TO: MGR, TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.
Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.
We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Planning the T&D Construction Planner operates as an expert in the proper layout and design of pole lines within public ways and on private properties, including new extensions, relocations, rebuilds, voltage changes, road construction projects, 34.5kv, 44kv, 46kv, and 69kv transmission projects, distribution construction, and private lines. The T&D Construction Planner is responsible for preparing, overseeing, and coordinating the most complex projects and designs within the capital plan. Projects include rebuilds, new installations, reconductoring, material and infrastructure replacements, designing residential and commercial electric installations. T&D Construction planners are experts in the planning field with the ability to provide leadership, mentoring, and position coverage to all other planning roles.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Design and stake pole line locations in a safe and economic manner considering safety codes, company policy, company standards, state and municipal requirements, and the requirements of contract agreements with other utilities.
- Coordinate with all internal and external stakeholders, the design and construction of overhead and underground power lines.
- Coordinate design activities for all infrastructure replacement programs, including, among others, reclosers, capacitors, deteriorated structures, cable replacement, switch replacement, mobile substations, other assigned projects.
- Design and coordinate the relocation of electrical facilities within the parameters of MDOT & Municipal road construction projects with all parties concerned.
- Gather field data and apply for pole permit applications, easement document preparation, FAA permitting, railroad authorizations and other necessary permits.
- Prepare detailed construction plans and cost estimates.
- Perform assignments in a timely manner to meet internal and external deadlines.
- Demonstrate a full understanding of Transmission and Distribution construction practices and guidelines.
- Understand and be able to interpret the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Versant Power construction standards, and the National Electric Code (NEC).
- Ability to think critically and work collaboratively to find solutions to complex design issues.
- Fully understand the government requirements (MDOT, FAA) pertaining to utility locations.
- Understand contract agreements and construction requirements with third party attachment companies, telephone companies, internet providers, and cable television companies.
- Inspect residential and commercial electric services to ensure that they are safe and meet all company, local, state, and NEC codes.
- Understand and stay current with distributed generation standards, rules, and practices held by Versant Power. Obtain knowledge around Maine public utility Commission rules related to distributed generation facilities, specifically chapter 324 of the MPUC for interconnection procedures.
- Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instruction, and specific responsibilities. The planner reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department.
- Act as a mentor to all other planner classifications providing; assistance, guidance, instruction, and coverage to all team members.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Act as a point of contact during storm restoration as a "bird dog", Emergency systems on sight "ESOS" resource, or damage assessor to document and coordinate storm damage with Line & Trim crews.
- Participate in Field Data Collection Projects such as Streetlight Inventory, Third Party Attachments, meter locations and General Field Verifications.
- T&D Construction Planner is expected to complete daily activities independently and act as a resource for all other planning roles. Provide accurate and detailed coverage for co-workers who are out of office.
- T&D Construction Planner is expected to keep their assigned work scheduled and organized, meeting timelines with little oversight required from leadership.
- Serve as a resource within Versant Power on design questions, standards updates, process improvement, etc.
- Other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Associate's degree with 7 years of utility planning and/or engineering experience OR 10 years of utility planning or engineering experience required. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in construction standards, regulatory codes, cost estimates and various contractual obligations with other utilities required.
- Knowledge of surveying, drafting, blueprint reading, and power electronics preferred.
- Experience with PC based software including spreadsheets, databases, computer aided drafting, and engineering applications.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
- Line work experience would be beneficial.
- Electrical experience would be beneficial.
- Valid Maine Driver's License required.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: - Position requires sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
- Position requires the employee to regularly work in outside weather conditions, including exposure to heat, humidity, and cold temperatures.
- Position requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Position requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Position requires significant interaction with the public.
- Position requires employee to work under pressure and meet deadlines the position may be stressful due to stakeholder contacts that are sometimes unpleasant, demanding, and difficult.
- Position requires extended storm emergency work. Hours could include any holiday, nights, weekends, and consecutive 16-hour days.
RATE OF PAY: Salary Level is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted positions.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Versant Power is a tobacco-free, drug-free and fragrance-free workplace.
Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted: 9/19/2025
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