Hitachi America

Project Planning/Scheduling Engineering Senior Professional

Hitachi America$80K — $110K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of project planning experience pertinent to rail or large infrastructure projects
  • Expert in Oracle Primavera P6 for scheduling and optimization
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project usage
  • Skilled in analyzing dependency logic and critical path
  • Ability to effectively communicate and present to various stakeholders
  • Experience with schedule analysis tools like TILOS or Acumen FUSE

Responsibilities

  • Support project teams with schedule insights and critical path analysis
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize complex project schedules
  • Manage resource-loaded schedules for accurate forecasting
  • Prepare Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and delay assessments
  • Integrate schedules across multiple platforms while ensuring data integrity
  • Create dashboards and visual analytics using Power BI
  • Attend meetings with customers and subcontractors to address project issues

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities within a global company
  • Participation in innovative projects within the rail and infrastructure sector
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on team success
  • Access to cutting-edge project management tools and software
  • Opportunity to influence major infrastructure projects in Canada
Full Job Description

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-07-24

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

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

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
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368,247 employees
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Founded
1959
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