We’re Hiring!

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. You’ll 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

- Bachelor’s 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 general 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 Chile’s next big energy projects?

Apply now and join PowerChina Chile through Grafton Group!

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📌 Senior Planning Engineer (Chile)
🏢 Grafton
📍 Chile