Job Summary
The Planning Engineer is responsible for project planning, scheduling, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery of engineering and project milestones. The role involves coordinating with engineering teams, monitoring deliverables, and supporting approvals and final documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules using planning tools (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
- Track project progress and ensure alignment with planned timelines
- Monitor engineering deliverables and ensure timely submission
- Coordinate with engineering teams for approvals and document flow
- Identify delays, risks, and critical activities; propose corrective actions
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
- Support final documentation and project close-out activities
- Ensure proper tracking of milestones, deliverables, and approvals
- Assist in resource planning and workload distribution
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical / Civil / Electrical or related)
- 2–5 years of experience in planning/scheduling in oil & gas or EPC projects
- Knowledge of planning tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
Skills
- Strong analytical and planning skills
- Good understanding of project lifecycle and engineering workflows
- Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting
- Effective communication and coordination abilities
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities