Electrical Planning Engineer

Electrical Planning Engineer / Senior Electrical Planning Engineer

Position

Electrical Planning Engineer / Senior Electrical Planning Engineer

Location

• Odisha (Steel Plant BTG Project)
• Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (Defence Manufacturing Project)

Department

Project Planning & Controls

Reporting To

Planning Manager / Senior Planning Manager

Job Purpose

To develop, monitor, and control project schedules related to electrical engineering, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities. The role is responsible for ensuring timely execution of electrical works, tracking project progress, identifying risks, supporting resource planning, and contributing to overall project success.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed electrical project schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project.
• Prepare engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning schedules.
• Establish baseline schedules and monitor performance against planned targets.
• Prepare rolling 2-week, 4-week, and 3-month look-ahead schedules.
• Identify critical path activities and schedule risks.

Progress Monitoring

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly progress of electrical activities.
• Track installation of transformers, switchgear, substations, MCCs, PCCs, cabling, lighting, and earthing systems.
• Update schedules based on field progress and actual performance.
• Analyze schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports.
• Generate project dashboards and KPI reports.
• Conduct delay analysis and recovery planning.
• Prepare S-Curves, progress curves, and productivity reports.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and project control activities.

Resource Planning

• Forecast manpower, equipment, and material requirements.
• Monitor resource productivity and utilization.
• Coordinate with construction teams for optimized resource deployment.

Coordination

• Liaise with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, QA/QC, Commissioning, and Client teams.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for material delivery and work progress.
• Participate in project review meetings and planning sessions.

Risk Management

• Identify schedule constraints and project risks.
• Develop mitigation and acceleration plans.
• Support change management and impact assessments.

Key Electrical Systems Covered

For Steel Plant / BTG Projects

• GIS/AIS Substations
• Power Transformers
• HT/LT Switchgear
• Motor Control Centers (MCC)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Cable Laying & Termination
• Earthing & Lightning Protection
• Plant Electrification
• Electrical Testing & Commissioning

For Defence Manufacturing Projects

• Electrical Infrastructure
• Utility Power Distribution Systems
• Manufacturing Facility Electrification
• Data Center and UPS Systems
• Fire Alarm and ELV Systems
• Security and Surveillance Power Systems
• Testing & Commissioning Activities

Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering may be considered for Engineer level with relevant experience.

Preferred Certifications

• Primavera P6 Certification
• PMP (Preferred for Senior Engineer level)
• Project Controls Certification
• Power BI Certification

Experience

Electrical Planning Engineer

• 3-6 Years of experience.
• Experience in EPC, Steel Plant, Power Plant, Industrial, Infrastructure, or Manufacturing Projects.

Senior Electrical Planning Engineer

• 6-10 Years of experience.
• Experience in large industrial projects, steel plants, BTG projects, refinery, petrochemical, defence, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Proven experience in project planning and project controls.

Technical Skills

Mandatory

• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Advanced MS Excel

Preferred

• Power BI
• SAP
• ERP Systems
• Project Controls Tools

Planning Techniques

• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Resource Loading
• Resource Levelling
• Delay Analysis
• Recovery Scheduling
• S-Curve Analysis

Key Competencies

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Coordination
• Time Management
• Risk Management
• Reporting & Presentation Skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Schedule Adherence (%)
• Milestone Achievement
• Progress Reporting Accuracy
• Forecast Reliability
• Resource Utilization Efficiency
• Recovery Plan Effectiveness
• Schedule Variance (SV)
• SPI (Schedule Performance Index)
• Timely Closure of Project Risks

Preferred Industry Experience

• Steel Plants
• Thermal Power Plants
• BTG Projects
• Defence & Aerospace Manufacturing
• Heavy Engineering Projects
• Industrial EPC Projects
• Data Centers
• Renewable Energy Projects
• Infrastructure Projects