Project Planning & Control Engineer

Location: Madrid, Spain Job ID: R0137923 Date Posted: 2026-07-29 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

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.

Your background

• You bring more than 10 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.

More about us

A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Flexible Working
• Meal Allowance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Check-up
• Psychological assistance
• Language training
• Coaching & Assessments

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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