Project Planner

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Planner to support major substations and grid projects in Queensland. You will develop and maintain integrated schedules, monitor progress, and forecast performance to keep projects on track.

Collaborating with engineering, construction, procurement and project management, you will translate complex data into actionable insights and help drive safer, on-time delivery. The role offers meaningful career development and contributes to a more sustainable energy

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in project planning, project engineering, project management, or scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience working on substation, transmission, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex project data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and identify critical path risks.
• Provide schedule forecasting and performance reporting.
• Support resource planning and resolve demand versus capacity conflicts.
• Lead schedule impact analysis for project changes and delays.
• Contribute to project reviews, risk assessments, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Translate data into insights

Substation project knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description:

Mission Statement

Do you thrive on creating certainty in complex projects? Join Hitachi Energy as a Project Planner and play a critical role in ensuring our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

In this role, you will be the trusted planning expert supporting major substation and grid projects throughout their lifecycle.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and identify critical path risks.
• Provide schedule forecasting and performance reporting.
• Support resource planning and resolve demand versus capacity conflicts.
• Lead schedule impact analysis for project changes and delays.
• Contribute to project reviews, risk assessments, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Degree in Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in project planning, project engineering, project management, or scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience working on substation, transmission, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex project data into actionable insights.

Why Join Us?

• Work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and global best practices.
• Strong career progression opportunities.
• Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable energy future.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.