Job Posting Title:

Electrical Utility Field Planner:

Req ID:

10147765

Job Description:

Do you enjoy leading field teams and delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects? The Electrical Utility Field Planner serves as the primary field authority and owner’s representative for electrical utility construction projects.

In this role, you will oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinating closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, utility operations, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution. You will manage contractor activities, verify field conditions, and ensure adherence to engineering designs, utility standards, OSHA requirements, and applicable electrical codes.

As the Electrical Utility Field Planner, you will resolve construction issues, maintain schedules, protect system reliability, and minimize impacts to operations and customers while ensuring the safety of all personnel.

This role reports to the Manager of Projects, Electrical.

What You Will Do

• Oversee overall construction safety, including review, acceptance, and enforcement of contractor safety plans; ensure compliance with confined space, Lock out Tag out, and switching/tagging requirements.
• Serve as the primary field liaison, collaborating with engineers, consultants, contractors, design managers, and operations to execute electrical utility designs, new construction, and system improvements.
• Participate in design, constructability, and value engineering reviews; verify field conditions and support development of construction sequencing plans.
• Support procurement activities by participating in pre‑ and post‑bid meetings and providing constructability and execution input.
• Develop and manage site logistics plans, including staging, access, traffic control, and coordination to minimize impacts to operations and guest experiences.
• Monitor project progress through regular coordination with project managers and contractors, reviewing schedules, RFIs, directives, change orders, and overall project status.
• Lead field walks and inspections to verify completed work, identify punch list items, and confirm readiness for turnover.
• Respond to after‑hours and emergency situations as required to support system reliability and operations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical utility operations, electrical contracting, or utility construction management.

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices including trenching, directional boring, duct bank installation, cable installation, inspection procedures, and lockout/tagout protocols.

• Demonstrated experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and electrical system designs.

• Experience with electrical switchgear installation and underground medium-voltage cable systems.

• Extensive experience working with underground power distribution systems up to 69kV.

• Ability to obtain qualification in the utility’s switching and tagging program for both 15kV and 69kV systems within 90 days of employment.

• Proven commitment to safety leadership and authority to halt work when safety or compliance concerns arise.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules to support planned construction activities and emergency response.

• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with medium-voltage distribution systems

• Qualification in medium voltage switching and tagging procedures.

• Experience with contract administration processes including bid development, bid evaluation, RFIs, directives, change orders, and contract modifications.

• Familiarity with project scheduling and planning using industry-standard project management software.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document field activities, produce as-built documentation, and effectively communicate technical construction information to project stakeholders.

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience is required.

Additional Information

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Job Posting Segment:

FOS

Job Posting Primary Business:

RCES (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Utility Services (Operations)

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-04-16