Project Planner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Project Planner in Brisbane to develop and maintain integrated schedules for major substation and grid projects. You will monitor progress, forecast performance, and support resource planning, working with engineering, construction, procurement and project management teams.

Join a safety- and integrity-driven environment, delivering critical energy infrastructure with strong career development opportunities and exposure to global best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining integrated project schedules.
• Ability to analyze complex project data and translate into actionable insights.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and communication capabilities.

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 with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams.

Skills

Project planning

Project engineering

Project management

Scheduling

Primavera P6

Substation projects

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID: R0144313

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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