Job Purpose:
The Planning Engineer will support the successful delivery of renewable energy projects (e.g. wind solar hybrid and storage systems) by developing and maintaining comprehensive project schedules resource plans and progress tracking systems. This role ensures that project activities are executed on time within budget and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop monitor and update detailed project schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project) for all phases of renewable energy projects: development engineering procurement construction and commissioning.
- Prepare and manage project work breakdown structures (WBS) activity coding structures and critical path analyses.
- Work closely with engineering procurement and construction teams to integrate inputs into the master schedule.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and identify schedule slippage resource constraints and recovery plans.
- Support project cost control including forecasting earned value analysis and variance analysis.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports dashboards and performance KPIs for internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation of RfP tender and contract schedules and review contractor schedules for accuracy and compliance.
- Participate in coordination meetings with team contractors consultants and local authorities.
- Monitor compliance with project milestones grid connection deadlines and permitting timelines.
- Support claims and change order evaluations from a planning and delay analysis perspective.
Requirements
Requirements:
Education G Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Civil Electrical Mechanical or related field).
- Minimum 3 5 years of planning experience in large infrastructure or renewable energy projects (solar wind hybrid or storage).
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project is essential.
- Experience working with EPC contractors consultants and utility stakeholders is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with renewable energy permitting interconnection and regulatory timelines.
Skills G Competencies:
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of earned value management and project control principles.
- Understanding of construction methodologies and renewable energy technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proactive and adaptable to fast-paced project environments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality and deadlines.