Project Tender Planning Specialist

Project Planning Specialist

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. Our innovations help keep communities powered, industries operating, and essential services runningimpacting more than three quarters of the world's population. With over 100 years of engineering heritage and a strong commitment to diversity and collaboration, we balance social, environmental, and economic value to enable a sustainable future.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, this role offers the opportunity to support complex and impactful energy infrastructure projects, including HVDC systems that enable large-scale renewable integration. As a Project Planning Specialist, you will play a key role during tendering and early execution phases, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop reliable, integrated schedules that support confident decision-making and successful project delivery. This is a great opportunity to deepen planning expertise, gain exposure to large-scale EPC environments, and contribute to projects that shape how energy moves across regions and communities.

How You'll Make An Impact

Develop tender and early-phase project schedules using Primavera P6
Analyze durations, logic, critical paths, and schedule risks
Convert tender schedules into execution-ready baselines
Integrate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and construction activities
Track progress and identify schedule deviations and trends
Prepare schedule narratives and planning documentation
Collaborate with project, engineering, and procurement teams
Contribute to continuous improvement of planning standards and tools

Your Background

35 years of experience in project planning or scheduling
Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and logic-driven scheduling
Experience supporting tender, bid, or proposal schedules
Understanding of WBS/CBS structures and critical path methodology
Ability to interpret technical scope and contract requirements
Professional proficiency in English; French language skills are an asset

More About Us

Work on global energy projects that accelerate the energy transition
Benefit from strong learning, mobility, and career development opportunities
Join a collaborative, inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities