Planning Engineer – Independent Water Transmission Projects

About the role

WSP is looking for a Planning Engineer to join its Jubail team and support Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) projects. You will develop and maintain integrated project schedules, coordinate engineering and construction activities, and ensure timely delivery of key milestones from Financial Close through warranty.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and update the overall project schedule covering engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Validate EPC contractor execution schedules, perform monthly schedule reviews and lead gap‑analysis workshops.
• Analyze baseline versus actual progress, identify critical paths and produce accurate progress reports.
• Integrate governmental approval and permitting timelines into the master schedule.
• Support feasibility reviews of EPC schedules during engineering phases, including design review cycles and constructability workshops.
• Monitor day‑to‑day site progress, track labor, resources and material deliveries, and ensure alignment with the schedule.

Required profile

• Minimum 84 months (7 years) of experience in construction planning or project scheduling.
• Experience with large‑scale infrastructure projects such as pipelines, pumping stations, substations or water reservoirs.
• Proven ability to work with EPC contractors, design teams and client representatives.
• Strong analytical skills to assess schedule performance and recommend mitigation measures.

Required skills

• Design review workflows
• Project Schedule Development Control
• Construction Planning
• Schedule gap analysis
• Site Progress Monitoring