Planning Engineer-Substations

Job description

**Job Description** - Prepare baseline project schedule using tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project - Develop WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for: Engineering; Procurement; Erection commissioning - Define activity sequencing, durations, and dependencies - Identify critical path and milestones - Track project progress (daily/weekly/monthly) - Compare planned vs actual progress - Generate: S-curves; Look-ahead schedules (2-week / 1-month) - Identify delays and recommend corrective actions - Coordinate with: Engineering team (drawings, approvals); Procurement (material delivery tracking); Site team (execution progress) - Ensure alignment with client schedule (PGCIL / SEB / private utilities) - Plan and track: Manpower; Equipment; Material availability - Optimize resource utilization to avoid delays - Prepare and submit: Weekly monthly progress reports; MIS dashboards; Delay analysis reports - Present project status to management and clients - Conduct: EOT (Extension of Time) analysis; Delay impact assessment - Support commercial team in claims and dispute resolution - Identify project risks (material delay, ROW issues, design changes) - Develop mitigation plans - Maintain risk register - Maintain: Baseline schedule revisions; Progress records; Change logs - Ensure audit-ready documentation - Understanding of: AIS / GIS substations; Switchyard equipment (CT, PT, CB, LA, isolators); EHV systems (220kV / 400kV / 765kV); Erection commissioning sequence; Civil works - Familiarity with: BOQ / DBOM; Construction methodology - Microsoft Project; Microsoft Excel (advanced pivot, dashboards); Power BI (optional but valuable) - B.E./B.Tech preferably in Electrical Key SkillsStrong analytical planning skills Understanding of EPC project lifecycle Communication coordination skills Ability to handle multiple stakeholders Problem-solving mindset