Project Planner

Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands Job ID: R0110464 Date Posted: 2026-03-03 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Embrace Diversity and Innovation! Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries. At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. The opportunity We are looking for you as Project Planner / Project Controls Specialist for our team in Rotterdam in Holland for the handling, controlling and also monitoring of customer-specific large-scale projects. How you'll make an impact Definition of responsibilities and distribution of tasks within the team with regards to scheduling, taking customer specifications and Hitachi Energy policies into account Development, regular updates and analysis of project schedules Preparation of tender and project time schedules Collaboration and joint schedule creation and updating with project planners from other Hitachi Energy units in other European countries Close cooperation and coordination with internal and external stakeholders in your role as a central contact person for project planning and progress control Requesting schedule inputs and updates from internal and external project team members, suppliers, including visit to project sites etc. Active monitoring and control of project progress taking Hitachi Energy policies and best practices into account in order to ensure that projects are completed on time and in accordance with contract Ensure that all projects are implemented and completed in accordance with health, safety and environmental guidelines Your background Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or comparable (Bachelor / Master / Dipl.) Relevant professional experience in project management, project execution and especially in the area of scheduling / project controls (scheduling, resource planning, cost control) Extensive knowledge of the project planning and scheduling tools Primavera and MS Project Knowledge of MS Office including SharePoint Certification as PMI-SP or other scheduling related trainings would be an advantage Very good communication skills, strong customer orientation as well as structured working methods and ability to work in a team English and Dutch fluent in spoken and written Driving license category B More About Us We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and professional development. Depending on location and experience, benefits may include: Pension and insurance programs, flexible working arrangements (2 days from home / 3 days office) and additional leave programs aligned with local policies (40 days PTO in the Netherlands). Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.