Planning Engineer ( BESS PMC)

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Job Description

Planning Engineer BESS PMC

The Planning Engineer BESS PMC will support project controls, schedule monitoring, progress validation, and milestone tracking activities for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects. The role is responsible for maintaining package-level planning and progress visibility from equipment delivery through installation, commissioning, energization, and performance testing.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Planning & Monitoring

• Review integrated schedules and look-ahead plans covering delivery, installation, PCS/MV systems, auxiliaries, controls integration, energization, and performance testing.
• Monitor project milestones and critical path activities.
• Validate schedule logic and sequencing against project execution requirements.

Progress Verification & Analysis

• Validate physical progress against approved milestones and evidence requirements.
• Track equipment delivery, installation progress, testing activities, and commissioning readiness.
• Monitor actual versus planned project performance.

Risk & Recovery Management

• Identify constraints, delays, productivity challenges, and resource limitations.
• Monitor recovery plans and schedule mitigation actions.
• Track OEM resource availability and interface dependencies.

Reporting & Governance

• Coordinate planning inputs with Construction, Design, SCM, Electrical, and Commissioning teams.
• Prepare progress updates, milestone forecasts, look-ahead schedules, and readiness reports.
• Maintain delay records and supporting documentation for project controls and commercial reviews.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• PG Qualification in Project Management / Project Controls preferred.

Experience

• Experience in planning and project controls for BESS, electrical infrastructure, substation, renewable energy, or EPC projects.
• Experience managing construction, delivery, installation, commissioning, and testing schedules.

Certifications

• Primavera P6 Certification preferred.
• MS Project Certification preferred.
• PMP / PMI-SP Certification desirable.
• Power BI knowledge desirable.

Technical Skills

• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Project Controls
• Schedule Development & Analysis
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Progress Measurement
• Earned Value Monitoring
• Risk & Recovery Planning
• Milestone Forecasting
• Power BI Reporting

Principal Client-Facing Deliverables

• BESS Schedule & Progress Reports
• Look-Ahead Planning Updates
• Critical Path & Recovery Trackers
• Milestone Forecast Reports
• Validated Progress Reports for PMIS & Program Controls

Department: Project Controls & Planning
Function: Renewable Energy Projects (BESS) | PMC Services
Reports To: Construction Manager / Team Leader BESS PMC; Functional Reporting to Program Control and Planning Lead PMO
Role Category: Planning & Project Controls / PMC Monitoring & Governance