Project Planning/Scheduling Engineering Senior Professional

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R0136167

Date Posted:

2026-07-24

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Accountabilities

Ability to support project teams by providing schedule insights, critical path analysis, and scenario planning for strategic decision-making.

Expert-level proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, including development, maintenance, and optimization of complex project schedules.

Ability to create and manage resource‑loaded schedules, including manpower, equipment, and cost allocation for accurate forecasting and progress tracking.

Strong experience preparing Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and delay assessments, with the ability to model scenarios and evaluate schedule impacts.

Skilled in importing, exporting, and integrating schedules across multiple platforms and data sources while ensuring data integrity and version control.

Advanced capability in Power BI, including creation of dashboards, data modeling, and visual analytics for reporting project KPIs and performance trends.

Proficient in TILOS (Time‑Location/Linear Scheduling) for linear infrastructure projects (pipelines, rail, transmission lines, etc.) to optimize sequencing and mitigate space/time conflicts.

Strong understanding of project controls interfaces, including cost control, risk management, procurement, and engineering workstreams.

Assist Lead Planner with the attendance of meetings with the customer and subcontractors regarding scheduling and project issues, ensuring that company interests are fully represented

Monitor work in progress to ensure that work is executed in compliance with the requirements of the contract and schedule

Execution of other duties as directed by the Lead Planner and/or Project Manager

Required Skills & Experience

(MUST-HAVE minimum requirements)

5 to 8 years of relevant project planning experience

Strong experience with using Primavera P6

Ability to use Microsoft Project

Strong ability to understand and analyze dependency logic and project critical path

Highly motivated and adaptable to a time-sensitive environment in order to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies

Must be able to meet deadlines and effectively handle pressures associated with this role

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, Project constituents, third parties and general public

Desired Skills & Experience

3- 5 years of experience with rail construction projects or with large infrastructure construction projects.

Experience with schedule analysis tools (Ex. TILOS, Acumen FUSE, Other)

Excellent understanding of project management techniques, in addition to effective planning and scheduling skills.

Excellent communication and influencing skills in liaising with project stakeholders in the development of project schedules, while identifying milestones and critical paths.

Education & Qualification

Degree in Business or Engineering, Ontario P.Eng highly desirable.

Clear Criminal Background Check

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