Project Scheduler

The E Group.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler for an immediate W2 contract position in Richland, WA. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and nuclear power generation experience, where you will develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera and Passport. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a deep understanding of scheduling methodologies. This contract position offers a duration of 1 year with a schedule of 4 days x 10 hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field and nuclear power generation experience.
• Proficiency with scheduling software and work management processes.
• Effective communication skills to relay technical information.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed schedules for assigned projects.
• Assist project managers in developing and maintaining schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Technical Specifications and Maintenance Rules.
• Support the Biennial refueling outage for project scheduling.

Skills

Proficiency with Passport

Primavera Scheduling Software

Effective Communication Skills

Crystal Report Writing

Schedule development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Associates degree in a technical field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Primavera

Passport

Crystal Reports

Job description

Date Posted: 1/12/2026

Job Type: Contract Full-Time

Immediate W2 contract position available in Richland, WA.

Estimated Duration: 1 year

• Job Description / Desired Qualifications:
• Schedule project activities (date, time, sequence) for the Nuclear or Engineering Projects organizations.
• Perform schedule maintenance between Passport and Primavera scheduling tools.
• Assist various project managers in developing schedules for on-line, outage projects and life-cycle schedules.
• The purpose of this position is to deliver a timely, coherent, comprehensive, and accurate set of schedules for assigned projects.
• Schedule Descriptions: 4 days x 10 hours

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop detailed schedule development for assigned projects to ensure Technical Specification and Maintenance Rule compliance and properly manage risk in a manner consistent with station procedures, processes, and goals.
• Assist in the upkeep of lifecycle project schedules
• Develop and implement scheduling methodology based on industry best practice.
• Support the Biennial refueling outage for project scheduling.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field involving Mechanical, Electrical or Nuclear Engineering, or Nuclear Technology and 5 years of nuclear power generation experience in operations, maintenance, engineering or technical project management: OR,
• Associates degree in a technical field involving Mechanical, Electrical or Nuclear Engineering, or Nuclear Technology and 7 years of nuclear power generation experience in operations, maintenance, engineering or technical project management: OR,
• High school diploma or GED and 9 years of nuclear power generation experience in a journey level craft, qualified watch station, field engineer or Quality Control position within operations, maintenance, engineering, or quality assurance.

Senior Project Scheduler Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field involving Mechanical, Electrical or Nuclear Engineering, or Nuclear Technology and 8 years of nuclear power generation experience in operations, maintenance, engineering or technical project management: OR,
• Associates degree in a technical field involving Mechanical, Electrical or Nuclear Engineering, or Nuclear Technology and 10 years of nuclear power generation experience in operations, maintenance, engineering or technical project management: OR,
• High school diploma or GED and 12 years of nuclear power generation experience in a journey level craft, qualified watch station, field engineer or Quality Control position within operations, maintenance, engineering, or quality assurance.

Desired Education and Experience

• Reactor Operator License
• Individual must be proficient in work management and outage work processes and procedures.
• Proficiency with Passport or similar Work Management software programs and interfaces with scheduling systems.
• Primavera Training Certification (or equivalent), Passport to Primavera scheduling program interface.
• Working knowledge of report development software (Crystal Reports) and database analysis.
• PMP certification.

Senior Project Scheduler Desired Education and Experience

• SRO License or Certification
• Individual must have advanced knowledge in work management and outage work processes and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of the Passport program and database, including the interface to the Primavera scheduling program.
• Advanced knowledge of the Primavera scheduling program and basic scheduling techniques.
• Primavera 106 Training Certification or four years of experience using Primavera Scheduling software.
• Working knowledge of report development software (Crystal Reports) and database analysis.
• Working knowledge of the outage risk management and on-line risk management software (Paragon).
• PMP certification.
• Working knowledge of management techniques (e.g., situational leadership, performance management, time management, etc.).

Required abilities and skills

• Primavera 106 Training Certification (or equivalent), Passport to Primavera scheduling program interface, understanding of Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program, risk management processes and Crystal report writing, or similar SQL based query reports are desired skills.
• Good knowledge of work control processes and procedures, knowledgeable on effects of isolating, testing, and restoring plant systems and equipment.
• Experience with Passport or similar Work Management software programs and interfaces with scheduling systems.
• The incumbent must have the ability to understand and apply and model the Energy Northwest Core Values (Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Trust through open and honest communication).

Senior Project Scheduler Required abilities and skills

• Advanced knowledge of the Primavera scheduling program and basic scheduling techniques.
• Primavera 106 Training Certification or four years of experience using Primavera Scheduling software.
• Advanced knowledge of report development software (Crystal Reports) and database analysis.
• Working knowledge of the outage risk management and on-line risk management software (Paragon).
• PMP certification.
• The incumbent must have the ability to understand and apply and model the Energy Northwest Core Values (Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Trust through open and honest communication).

Desired abilities and skills

• Ability to work with teams, disciplines, and other plant organizations to develop integrated plant schedules.
• Ability to direct resources and establish priorities for schedule activities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to communicate technical information, concepts, and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Crystal report writing or similar SQL based query reports.

Senior Project Scheduler Desired abilities and skills

• Ability to work with teams, disciplines, and other plant organizations to develop integrated plant schedules. Ability to direct resources and establish priorities for schedule activities.
• Ability to solve complex problems while minimizing schedule conflicts.
• Effective communication skills and ability to communicate technical information, concepts, and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Coordinate with Operations to determine the scope of tagging system boundaries and conduct critical path analysis of schedules.
• Lead schedule review meetings and the interface between work groups.
• Lead post work critiques.
• Demonstrated ability to maximize performance through leadership is highly desired.
• Crystal report writing or similar SQL based query reports.