Planning & Scheduling Engineer II

Technip Energies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology company seeks a Planning Engineer to oversee construction activities in Houston, TX, and Cameron Parish, LA. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 8 years of experience in project execution and planning. Responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring timely project delivery. This position is open to candidates residing in the United States only.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in project execution and planning.
• Advanced proficiency in scheduling tools.
• Prior experience working on Construction Site for mega projects within the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site construction activities performed by subcontractors.
• Lead planning efforts and manage schedules.
• Coordinate with Home Office team for project delivery.

Skills

Scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6)

Project execution and planning

Strong understanding of industry standards

Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)

Progress measurement systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

About Technip Energies

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company; we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With over 65 years of experience and 15,000+ talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real‑world energy challenges. We believe in the power of collaboration, diversity, and an inclusive culture where your well‑being is a top priority.

Join us on a one‑of‑a‑kind journey where you can take pride in Being Part of the Solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities. If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low‑carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We are currently seeking a Planning Engineer to join our team, based for the first months in Houston, TX, then the assignment will be based in Cameron Parish, LA.

About The Project

Commonwealth LNG, LLC is planning to construct a new liquefaction and export facility at a site located at the mouth of the Calcasieu River on the Gulf of America in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, USA, consisting of 393 acres. The nominal net in‑tank capacity of each train facility is 1.55 million metric tons per annum (MTA), 9.3 MTA net in‑tank capacity for a 6‑train facility.

The Project shall include, among other, the following systems / areas:

• Inlet facilities
• Power Island
• 6 LNG trains, each consisting of:
  • Pre‑Treatment Facilities including Mercury Removal, Acid Gas Removal (using BASF license), Dehydration and Heavy Hydrocarbon Removal (using UOP license);
  • Liquefaction (using HONEYWELL technology) and Refrigeration.
• OSBL Interconnecting pipe racks
• Boil‑Off Gas compressors and associated pipe racks
• OSBL Equipment and associated pipe racks
• Flares (Elevated and Marine)
• LNG Tanks (5 ea – 50,000 m³)
• Power & Control Systems
• Marine Facility and LNG Loading Arms
• Civil, Structural and Heavy Haul Road
• Administration, control, and warehouse facilities
• Storm Surge Wall

About The Job

We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to oversee Site construction activities performed by the Subcontractors. The Planning Engineer will lead the planning effort, manage schedule, collaborate with the subcontractors and the TEN Site team to ensure timely and cost‑effective project delivery. The planner will also coordinate with the Home Office team to ensure sufficient workfront from Engineering & Procurement activities to Site construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• General:
  • Take Safety as a first focus and Follow Golden Rules
  • Attend required SHES / QA Trainings
  • Attend coordination meetings with Subcontractors
• Schedule:
  • Lead the subcontract pre‑award phase: preparation of the schedule exhibits and clarification meetings
  • Lead Subcontractors baseline schedules package approval process (Schedules, progress curves, construction production curves & manpower histogram)
  • Monitor Subcontractor schedules, contract milestones, anticipated trends, possible deviations to quantify their impact and give early warnings of schedule problems.
  • Examine subcontractor's resources, monitor productivity, forecast variations / trends and suggest adjustments if necessary to avoid potential schedule impact.
• Progress / Reporting:
  • Prepare all schedule and progress input data needed for the project reporting requirements.
  • Prepare & update construction KPIs to summarize progress status information.
  • Maintain the construction progress monitoring system considering the status and quantities of the work performed and the resources needed to achieve target performances.
  • Provide status and quantities of the work performed and maintain manpower forecast, progress curves and histograms.
  • Verify using the Construction Supervision and his team that work has been completed.
  • Review and comment on regular reports (weekly & monthly) by Subcontractor.
  • Assess and inform work front management based on engineering and procurement status.
• Site:
  • Participate in Weekly Mass TBT.
  • Submit 2 Safety Observation Cards (SOC) per week.
  • Be on site at least 1 hour a day.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent diploma.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in project execution and planning.
• Advanced proficiency in scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, AWP).
• Strong understanding of industry standards in planning and project control.
• Experience with progress measurement systems and schedule risk analysis.
• Familiarity with EPCI work process sequences.
• Ability to identify deviations from standards and propose improvements.
• Experience with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Execution Approach.
• Prior experience working on Construction Site for mega projects within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with working on a USA Gulf Coast field construction site or in a module yard facility.
• Prior experience working on LNG tank construction site.

Location Requirement: This position is open to candidates currently residing in the United States only. Applications from outside the U.S. will not be considered.