Planning Engineer

Project: 132 kV Underground Cable EPC Project (26 km, Single Circuit, 6 SS involved)

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling the project schedule for the 132 kV underground cable EPC project, ensuring alignment with SEC standards, contractual milestones, and overall project objectives.

The role requires close coordination with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

Develop detailed Level 3 & Level 4 schedules using Primavera P6 in line with EPC requirements.

Establish project WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) covering engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.

Define activity logic, durations, resource loading, and critical path analysis.

Prepare and maintain baseline schedule in compliance with SEC requirements.

Monitor project progress against the approved baseline schedule.

Update schedules on a weekly and monthly basis.

Identify critical and near-critical activities and propose mitigation/recovery plans.

Perform delay analysis and evaluate schedule impacts.

Prepare and submit:

Present S-curves, KPI dashboards, and earned value analysis (EVA).

Highlight key risks, delays, and recovery actions to project management and SEC.

Coordinate with:

Engineering teams for design deliverables

Procurement teams for material delivery tracking (cables, joints, accessories)

Construction teams for site progress (trenching, HDD, cable laying, jointing)

QA/QC and commissioning teams for testing schedules

Interface with SEC representatives for schedule review and approvals.

Support preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims.

Analyze variation orders and their impact on project schedule.

Maintain proper documentation for contractual correspondence.

Identify scheduling risks related to:

Right-of-way (ROW) approvals

Utility conflicts and relocations

HDD crossings and permits

Material procurement delays

Develop mitigation and contingency plans.

in 132 kV / 115 kV / 380 kV underground cable projects.

Familiarity with:

Trenching, backfilling, and asphalt reinstatement

Cable laying, jointing, and termination

Experience working on SEC projects or similar utility standards in Saudi Arabia.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical / Civil).

Minimum 5–8 years of experience in planning for EPC infrastructure or power projects.

Strong proficiency in:

MS Excel and reporting tools

PMP certification is an advantage.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and reporting abilities

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycle

Knowledge of SEC standards and procedures is highly preferred

Schedule adherence and variance

Timely submission of reports

Accuracy of forecasting

Effectiveness of recovery plans

Compliance with SEC reporting standards