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.

Your background

• 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.

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.