Senior Planner – Project Controls

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Senior Planner to lead development, management, and optimization of schedules across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.

You will transform project data into actionable insights, support risk management, change control, and milestone alignment for large-scale Grid Automation initiatives, collaborating with engineers, PMs, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in project planning and project controls.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 for schedule development and management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Deltek Acumen.
• Knowledge of CPM, EVA, and schedule risk assessment practices.
• Experience managing schedules for large, complex projects across multiple phases.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration with technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and related planning tools.
• Coordinate planning activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Perform earned value performance tracking and forecasting to support project execution.
• Integrate schedule and cost information to provide accurate project performance reporting.
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Partner with cross-functional project teams to gather progress data and maintain schedule accuracy.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and executive summaries for project leadership and stakeholders.
• Support change management activities and claims assessments through time impact evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

CPM

Earned Value Analysis

Schedule risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Deltek Acumen

Job description

Are you ready to play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure and energy projects that support a more reliable and resilient power grid? As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing project schedules across the full project lifecycle, from engineering and procurement through construction and commissioning. Working closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, construction professionals, and stakeholders, you will transform project data into meaningful insights that drive performance, improve visibility, and support informed planning. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale Grid Automation projects, helping teams anticipate risks, manage change, and maintain alignment on critical milestones. If you enjoy combining technical planning expertise with collaboration and data-driven problem-solving, this position provides a chance to make a measurable impact on the successful delivery of projects that advance modern power systems.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and related planning tools.
• Coordinate planning activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Perform earned value performance tracking and forecasting to support project execution.
• Integrate schedule and cost information to provide accurate project performance reporting.
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Partner with cross-functional project teams to gather progress data and maintain schedule accuracy.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and executive summaries for project leadership and stakeholders.
• Support change management activities and claims assessments through time impact evaluations.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in project planning and project controls.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 for schedule development and management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Deltek Acumen.
• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Analysis (EVA), and schedule risk assessment practices.
• Experience managing schedules for large, complex projects throughout multiple execution phases.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Experience presenting project updates, performance metrics, and planning insights to stakeholders.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you will have opportunities to work on technologies and projects that support the evolution of the energy industry while collaborating with experienced professionals and continuing to grow your career.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs.
• Competitive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Health care coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) program with company matching and company contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Additional support programs including legal assistance, identity protection, family care resources, and adoption assistance.
• Employee Resource Groups and tuition reimbursement programs that support continuous learning and professional development.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.