Job Description
Job Title: Planning Engineer (Saudi)
Project: 132 kV Underground Cable EPC Project (26 km, Single Circuit, 6 SS involved)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Client: Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
Contract Type: EPC / LSTK
Job Purpose
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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Scheduling
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.
2. Progress Monitoring & Control
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.
3. Reporting
Prepare and submit:
Weekly Progress Reports
Monthly Progress Reports (MPR)
Look-ahead schedules (2-week / 4-week)
Present S-curves, KPI dashboards, and earned value analysis (EVA).
Highlight key risks, delays, and recovery actions to project management and SEC.
4. Coordination
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.
5. Claims & Change Management
Support preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
Analyze variation orders and their impact on project schedule.
Maintain proper documentation for contractual correspondence.
6. Risk Management
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.
Project-Specific Experience (Preferred)
Experience in 132 kV / 115 kV / 380 kV underground cable projects.
Familiarity with:
Trenching, backfilling, and asphalt reinstatement
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Cable laying, jointing, and termination
Experience working on SEC projects or similar utility standards in Saudi Arabia.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical / Civil).
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in planning for EPC infrastructure or power projects.
Strong proficiency in:
Primavera P6 (mandatory)
MS Excel and reporting tools
PMP certification is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
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
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Schedule adherence and variance
Timely submission of reports
Accuracy of forecasting
Effectiveness of recovery plans
Compliance with SEC reporting standards