Project Planning/Scheduling Specialist

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

14d • Onsite

About The Position

At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping the future of sustainable power systems. This is your chance to join a global leader in grid automation and help accelerate the energy transition. As part of our team, you’ll work at the intersection of technology and innovation, ensuring that critical infrastructure projects are delivered on time and with precision. In this role, you will be the backbone of project execution—transforming complex demands into actionable schedules that keep the lights on for millions. You’ll collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management teams to optimize resources, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment with strategic goals. Our work impacts communities worldwide, enabling renewable integration, modernizing aging grids, and supporting the electrification of industries. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving challenges, and want to contribute to a greener, more resilient energy future, this is the opportunity for you. You won’t just be planning schedules—you’ll be driving progress. Every milestone you manage helps deliver smarter grids, cleaner energy, and a sustainable tomorrow. Join us and make your mark on the power industry’s transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Technical discipline, or similar.
• Minimum of 3 years combined experience in project or portfolio planning.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to travel for short periods as needed.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with substation projects, automation, or energy storage systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master schedules for complex grid automation projects.
• Translate project requirements into detailed timelines using advanced scheduling tools.
• Monitor progress and update schedules weekly to ensure timely execution.
• Collaborate with PMO, engineering, and operations teams to align resources and priorities.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Manage change requests and adjust schedules to reflect evolving project needs.
• Generate reports on progress, resource utilization, and schedule adherence.
• Support workload forecasting for engineering and commissioning teams.
• Ensure accurate data for governance reviews and compliance audits.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees