Senior Planner Engineer

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Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Santiago | Industry: Renewable Energy
Client: PowerChina Chile | Contracted via: Grafton Group
Are you an expert in project planning and scheduling, ready to take the lead in the execution of high-impact renewable energy projects?
At Grafton Group, we are looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to join the PowerChina team. This role is critical for ensuring that our large-scale energy projects are delivered on time, through effective coordination, schedule management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
What We Offer
Work in a multicultural, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
Participate in challenging national and international projects.
Opportunities for continuous learning and English development.
Be part of the renewable energy sector, one of the most dynamic industries in Chile.
Your Mission
As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will report directly to the Planning Manager and play a key role in defining and maintaining project schedules. Youll coordinate construction sequences, align team objectives, and track progress to keep projects on course from energy plants to transmission substations.
Main Responsibilities
Develop and oversee project planning strategies to ensure effective resource and time allocation.
Create and manage detailed schedules, identifying key milestones and deliverables.
Collaborate with internal teams to prioritize tasks and align objectives.
Conduct gap analyses and recommend corrective actions to keep the project on track.
Communicate progress, risks, and solutions to senior management and project stakeholders.
Stay up to date on industry best practices and project management tools.
Ensure compliance with execution standards in EPC, civil works, electrical infrastructure, and contract management.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field.
8+ years of experience in project planning and management, specifically in wind farms, photovoltaic plants, or transmission substations.
Advanced English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
Proven experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Strong understanding of EPC execution processes, contract management, engineering coordination, and scheduling.
Deep knowledge of project management tools and planning software.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and performance metrics.
Excellent communication and reporting skills in both Spanish and English.
Leadership and personnel management capabilities.
Availability to work on-site in photovoltaic parks (Calama / María Elena).
Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changes in project plans.
Benefits
Work on high-impact renewable energy projects with a global leader.
Opportunities for career growth in the project management field.
Collaborate with diverse and high-performing teams.
Build experience in one of the fastest-growing industries in Chile.
Ready to lead the planning of Chiles next big energy projects?
Apply now and join PowerChina Chile through Grafton Group!