Hitachi

Engineering Planner

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Full time

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0120436

Date Posted:

2026-03-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Step into a role where your planning expertise drives real impact. As an Engineering Project Planner with Hitachi Energy, you will help shape the future of energy technologies by enabling engineering teams to deliver world‑class solutions efficiently and on schedule. This is a dynamic opportunity to work at the center of project execution—aligning resources, optimizing workflows, and strengthening collaboration across diverse teams.

You’ll join a global organization committed to advancing a sustainable energy future. Every day brings new challenges, meaningful problem‑solving, and opportunities to influence the success of innovative engineering programs. If you enjoy bringing structure to complex projects and thrive in environments where your insights guide smarter decisions, this role offers the perfect stage to grow, innovate, and make a real contribution.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Develop and maintain detailed engineering schedules.
  • Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to clarify scope and deliverables.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks.
  • Track progress, analyze variances, and report insights to leadership.
  • Support resource planning to optimize workload distribution.
  • Create clear, data‑driven reports on performance and scheduling.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of planning tools and processes.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience with PTC Creo parametric and drafting.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Preferred experience in planning, scheduling, or engineering project coordination.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.

More about us

  • Hitachi Energy offers a culture built on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, expand your expertise, and move into future career paths across a global organization.
  • We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

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