Job DescriptionSubstation Operations Planning is seeking a Senior Planning Analyst to support outage scheduling, compliance, and maintenance activities across the electric transmission and distribution system. The role involves preparing and managing outage requests, optimizing schedules, and consolidating capital, preventive maintenance (PM), and corrective maintenance (CM) work to minimize equipment outages while ensuring system reliability and regulatory compliance. The analyst will develop and maintain integrated work plans, coordinate with Electric Operations, Engineering, System Operations, and SSO. This position requires strong project management, technical, and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret electrical drawings, manage complex assignments, and ensure adherence to compliance requirements and human performance standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused outcomes.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities- Support various aspects of the Substation Operations outage scheduling and capital program management functions
- Prepare and submit outage requests, track status of outage requests and work to identify opportunities to consolidate work into the minimum number of equipment outages
- Develop and maintain consolidated, high level schedule and work plans, and formulate resource capability plans with working groups
- Evaluate and provide projections of project/program financial status, including identifying potential overrun conditions, and development of recovery plans to address these situations
- Identify emergent capital work items and develop plans to address these within various time constraints.
- Prepare and/or update capital budget white papers and appropriations in support of various SSO capital projects and programs.
- Develop strong working relationships with Electric Operations, Central Engineering, System Operations, and SSO.
- Maintain the SSO Planning Sharepoint site, and develop databases/applications to assist Substation Operations personnel in meeting outage scheduling and cost management objectives.
- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
QualificationsRequired Education/Experience- Bachelor's Degree and 3 or more years' related experience Experience in the engineering, design, construction, operations and/or maintenance of Substations or System Operations or
- Associate's Degree and 5 or more years' related experience Experience in the engineering, design, construction, operations and/or maintenance of Substations or System Operations or
- High School Diploma/GED and 7 or more years' related experience Experience in the engineering, design, construction, operations and/or maintenance of Substations or System Operations
Preferred Education/Experience- Master's Degree MBA or MPP and a minimum of 2 years work experience Experience in the engineering, design, construction, operations and/or maintenance of Substations or System Operations
Relevant Work Experience- Experience in the engineering, design, construction, operations and/or maintenance of Substations, required. Required
Licenses and Certifications- Driver's License Required
Physical Demands- Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
- Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
- Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday
- Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday
- Ability to read small print and symbols
- Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends and holidays
Additional Physical Demands- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits:We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
