Project Planning​/Scheduling Engineering Specialist Professional

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.

Hitachi Rail STS Canada is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Sr. Project Planner who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in downtown Toronto, Canada.

5+ to 8 Years

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Bachelor's Degree

• 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 work streams.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Degree in Business or Engineering, Ontario P.Eng highly desirable.
• Clear Criminal Background Check.

$99,300 – $149,000 (CAD)

Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and training and development opportunities.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.