Engineering Scheduler

The Day & Zimmermann Group, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 66,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Engineering Scheduler to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing detailed engineering schedules, performing critical path analysis, and ensuring seamless integration of schedules within project lifecycles. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in Primavera P6. Join a company that values its employees with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including paid parental leave and flexible spending accounts. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the engineering sector, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical/Rx Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 for schedule development and resource loading.
• Strong analytical skills to manage complex schedules and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering schedules for design work using Primavera P6.
• Perform critical path analysis and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Scheduling Software

Job description

About DZMC
No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because we do what we say! We’re here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It’s no wonder we’re the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose – we put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction
We’re looking for a full-time, staff Engineering Scheduler to join our Day & Zimmermann team.
The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Must possess critical thinking skills and ability to independently solve problems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on goals to attain defined end results.
• Thorough understanding of Primavera and/or Microsoft scheduling software.
• Basic knowledge/understanding of industry scheduling terminology.

What You Will Be Doing:
Schedule Development and Maintenance

• Develop detailed Level I, Level II, and Level III engineering schedules for design work or engineering changes using Primavera P6.
• Create and maintain resource-loaded schedules based on Engineering Execution Plans (EEP) or scope documents.
• Update schedules with actual progress and perform schedule maintenance, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Identify, incorporate, and monitor support activities in schedules.

Analysis and Optimization

• Perform critical path analysis and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders (Resource Engineer, Project Manager, etc.).
• Conduct “what-if” scenarios and analyze alternatives with working groups to determine the most effective scheduling methods.
• Identify schedule deficiencies, analyze alternatives, and recommend solutions to conflicts.

Resource Management

• Interface with workgroup representatives to level resources using selected profiles.
• Develop and maintain resource histograms and loading profiles to support engineering activities.
• Monitor and manage resource allocation, ensuring optimization across schedules.

Schedule Integration

• Integrate engineering schedules into project lifecycle schedules when required.
• Ensure seamless schedule integration for projects where engineering schedules are standalone or embedded within project lifecycle schedules.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Interface with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management, and other stakeholders, to gather input and update schedules.
• Clearly communicate technical information, concepts, and ideas both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare schedule status reports and presentations for management and working groups.
• Ensure compliance with internal scheduling guidelines and industry best practices.

What You Need To Bring To The Table:
Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, including advanced features for schedule development, resource loading, and analysis.
• Strong understanding of Level I, Level II, and Level III engineering schedule requirements.
• Knowledge of resource histograms, resource leveling, and resource optimization techniques.
• Ability to perform critical path analysis and identify schedule impacts.
• Familiarity with schedule integration and lifecycle management.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address schedule deficiencies and conflicts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey schedule-related information.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Experience

• Prior experience in engineering scheduling for design or engineering changes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules with multiple stakeholders and integration requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in utility or energy-related industries.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes and workflows.
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling standards and best practices.

Work Environment:

• Primary work location is at Echelon, with an expectation of 75% onsite presence.
• Assignment duration ranges from 6 months to 1 year.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $66,000- $193,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!
To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery).
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in