Project Planner

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Job ID: R0144313 Date Posted: 2026-09-16 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Mission Statement Do you thrive on creating certainty in complex projects? Join Hitachi Energy as a Project Planner and play a critical role in ensuring our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. In this role, you will be the trusted planning expert supporting major substation and grid projects throughout their lifecycle. How you'll make an impact Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules. Monitor project progress and identify critical path risks. Provide schedule forecasting and performance reporting. Support resource planning and resolve demand versus capacity conflicts. Lead schedule impact analysis for project changes and delays. Contribute to project reviews, risk assessments, and performance improvement initiatives. Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your Background Degree in Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline. Experience in project planning, project engineering, project management, or scheduling. Strong knowledge of Primavera P6. Experience working on substation, transmission, energy, or infrastructure projects. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to translate complex project data into actionable insights. Why Join Us? • Work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects. • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and global best practices. • Strong career progression opportunities. • Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development. • Opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable energy future. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. 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.