Project Planning & Control Engineer

The Opportunity

Ready to shape the future of energy?

At Hitachi Energy, we're building the ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid as part of our Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU). This is a chance to join a team that is driving innovation in power systems, making them more efficient, stable, and sustainable for generations to come.

As a Project Planning and Controls Specialist, you'll join a team driving excellence in power quality systems-mastering planning, scheduling, tendering, and execution. This role integrates cost control and resource optimization to ensure flawless project delivery.

How you'll make an impact

• Manage scheduling for delivery projects using expert Project Controls knowledge.
• Create, maintain, and analyze current and forecasted schedules.
• Monitor costs, resources, and risks to keep projects on track.
• Develop solutions to handle delays and meet deadlines.
• Produce reports and conduct analyses (S-curves, OTD, earned value, critical path).
• Highlight deviations and risks to project managers and teams.
• Collaborate with project leaders to advance Project Controls practices.
• Support continuous improvement in planning and execution.

• You bring around 7 years of experience in Planning & Scheduling and Project Controls.
• Skilled in Earned Value Analysis and S-curves, especially with Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Office tools.
• Self-driven, structured, and organized with excellent prioritization skills.
• Team-oriented, inspiring, and motivating colleagues.
• Fluent in English and Spanish. Any other language is a plus.