Project Planning & Control Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language training

Coaching & Assessments

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy’s ES Regional Office Madrid is seeking a Project Planning and Controls Specialist to lead scheduling, cost control, and resource optimization for major grid projects.

You will master planning, tendering, and execution, driving on-time delivery, efficiency, and continuous improvement in project controls practices across the team.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in Planning & Scheduling and Project Controls.
• Proficient in Earned Value Analysis and S-curves, especially with Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Office tools.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; additional languages a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage scheduling for delivery projects using expert Project Controls knowledge.
• Create, maintain, and analyze current and forecasted schedules.
• Monitor costs, resources, and risks to keep projects on track.
• Develop solutions to handle delays and meet deadlines.
• Produce reports and analyses (S-curves, OTD, earned value, critical path).
• Highlight deviations and risks to project managers and teams.
• Collaborate with project leaders to advance Project Controls practices.
• Support continuous improvement in planning and execution.

Conocimientos

Planning & Scheduling

Project Controls

Earned Value Analysis

S-curves

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Office tools

English

Spanish

Educación

No specific degree stated

Herramientas

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

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Job Description

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we’re building the ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid as part of our Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU). This is a chance to join a team that is driving innovation in power systems, making them more efficient, stable, and sustainable for generations to come.

As a Project Planning and Controls Specialist, you’ll join a team driving excellence in power quality systems—mastering planning, scheduling, tendering, and execution. This role integrates cost control and resource optimization to ensure flawless project delivery.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Manage scheduling for delivery projects using expert Project Controls knowledge.
• Create, maintain, and analyze current and forecasted schedules.
• Monitor costs, resources, and risks to keep projects on track.
• Develop solutions to handle delays and meet deadlines.
• Produce reports and conduct analyses (S-curves, OTD, earned value, critical path).
• Highlight deviations and risks to project managers and teams.
• Collaborate with project leaders to advance Project Controls practices.
• Support continuous improvement in planning and execution.
  

Your background

• You bring more than 10 years of experience in Planning & Scheduling and Project Controls.
• Skilled in Earned Value Analysis and S-curves, especially with Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Office tools.
• Self-driven, structured, and organized with excellent prioritization skills.
• Team-oriented, inspiring, and motivating colleagues.
• Fluent in English and Spanish. Any other language is a plus.
  

More About Us

A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Flexible Working
• Meal Allowance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Check-up
• Psychological assistance
• Language training
• Coaching & Assessments

Publication date : 2026-07-29