Senior Planning Engineer

Grafton; Región Metropolitana de Santiago; On-site; CLP 39,024,390 - 58,536,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Environnement de travail multiculturel et inclusif

Opportunités de croissance de carrière

Participation à des projets nationaux et internationaux

Formation continue et développement de l'anglais

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur des énergies renouvelables recherche un Ingénieur de Planification Senior pour rejoindre l'équipe de PowerChina. Ce rôle est essentiel pour assurer que les projets énergétiques à grande échelle soient livrés à temps, en coordonnant les équipes et en gérant les horaires. Le candidat idéal possède une solide expérience en planification de projets, en particulier dans les parcs éoliens et les centrales photovoltaïques, ainsi qu'une maîtrise des outils de gestion de projet.

Qualifications

• 8+ ans d'expérience en planification de projets, en particulier dans les énergies renouvelables.
• Anglais avancé requis.
• Capacités de gestion et de leadership.

Responsibilities

• Développer et superviser des stratégies de planification de projet.
• Créer et gérer des horaires détaillés.
• Collaborer avec les équipes internes pour prioriser les tâches.

Skills

Planification de projet

Gestion de l'exécution EPC

Analyse des données

Communication

Gestion d'équipe

Education

Diplôme en ingénierie ou domaine connexe

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We’re Hiring!

Senior Planning Engineer

Location: Santiago | Industry: Renewable Energy

Client: PowerChina Chile | Contracted via: Grafton Group

Are you an expert in project planning and scheduling, ready to take the lead in the execution of high-impact renewable energy projects?

At Grafton Group, we are looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to join the PowerChina team. This role is critical for ensuring that our large-scale energy projects are delivered on time, through effective coordination, schedule management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

What We Offer

• Work in a multicultural, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Participate in challenging national and international projects.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and English development.
• Be part of the renewable energy sector, one of the most dynamic industries in Chile.

Your Mission

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will report directly to the Planning Manager and play a key role in defining and maintaining project schedules. You’ll coordinate construction sequences, align team objectives, and track progress to keep projects on course — from energy plants to transmission substations.

️ Main Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee project planning strategies to ensure effective resource and time allocation.
• Create and manage detailed schedules, identifying key milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prioritize tasks and align objectives.
• Conduct gap analyses and recommend corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Communicate progress, risks, and solutions to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Stay up to date on industry best practices and project management tools.
• Ensure compliance with execution standards in EPC, civil works, electrical infrastructure, and contract management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project planning and management, specifically in wind farms, photovoltaic plants, or transmission substations.
• Advanced English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Proven experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of EPC execution processes, contract management, engineering coordination, and scheduling.
• Deep knowledge of project management tools and planning software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in both Spanish and English.
• Leadership and personnel management capabilities.
• Availability to work on-site in photovoltaic parks (Calama / María Elena).
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changes in project plans.

Benefits

• Work on high-impact renewable energy projects with a global leader.
• Opportunities for career growth in the project management field.
• Collaborate with diverse and high-performing teams.
• Build experience in one of the fastest-growing industries in Chile.

Ready to lead the planning of Chile’s next big energy projects?

Apply now and join PowerChina Chile through Grafton Group!