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, Adaptable Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language training, Coaching & Assessments.

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📌 Project planning & control engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Hitachi
📍 Madrid