WE ARE HIRING!
Senior Planning Engineer - HV/EHV Substation Projects
Location: Saudi Arabia
Industry: EPC Contracting / Power Infrastructure
We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Senior Planning Engineer (Civil Engineering Background) with proven expertise in planning, scheduling, and project controls for 132kV and 380kV Substation Projects in Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and monitor baseline project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Plan and control civil construction activities, including earthworks, foundations, control buildings, equipment foundations, cable trenches, duct banks, and associated infrastructure.
- Develop integrated EPC schedules covering engineering, procurement, civil works, electrical installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, S-curves, resource histograms, and look-ahead schedules.
- Monitor critical paths, identify potential delays, and develop recovery and acceleration plans.
- Perform delay analysis and prepare supporting documentation for Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
- Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, engineering, procurement, subcontractors, and clients.
- Monitor project milestones, productivity, resource allocation, and overall schedule performance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory).
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in construction planning and project controls.
- At least 5 years of direct experience in HV/EHV substation projects, preferably 132kV and 380kV.
- Prior experience with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) projects is strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of civil construction sequences and multidisciplinary EPC project interfaces.
- Experience in delay analysis, recovery schedules, and EOT claims.
- Excellent reporting, coordination, and communication skills.
- Experience working in Saudi Arabia is preferred.