Planning Engineer (Electrical Project Execution)

The Planning Engineer - Electrical is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining project schedules for electrical engineering projects. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, and contractors, to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. The Planning Engineer will utilize project management tools and techniques to create realistic schedules, identify potential risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop comprehensive project schedules that include all phases of electrical and engineering projects.

· Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to gather project requirements and constraints.

· Ensure that project schedules are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.

· Utilize project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera) to create and maintain detailed project schedules.

· Monitor and update project schedules regularly to reflect changes in scope, resources, and timelines.

· Work closely with project teams to allocate resources efficiently and effectively.

· Optimize resource utilization to meet project deadlines.

· Identify potential risks and challenges that may impact project timelines.

· Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

· Collaborate with project teams to proactively address and resolve issues.

· Facilitate regular project meetings to discuss updates, challenges, and action plans.

· Provide clear and concise reports on project status.

· Ensure that project schedules align with quality standards and industry best practices.

· Implement quality control measures to verify the accuracy of project schedules.

· Evaluate and analyze project performance to identify areas for improvement.

· Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in project planning and execution.

Required Experience:

• Relevant experience in electrical planning roles.
• Experience with Primavera 6

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• BE in Electrical or related field.
• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer in electrical projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Experience in managing procurement, invoice, and resource planning aspects of projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in using project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera).

Desired certification:

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Kindly only apply if you're an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with relevant experience in Planning domain.
• Current Salary
• Expected Salary

Work Location: In person