Project Controls Engineer

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Job Summary: Project Controls Engineer who plans, monitors, and controls project performance, ensuring oversight of scope, schedule, and cost. Key Highlights: 1. Positive impact on engineering and construction of a sustainable world 2. Opportunity to evolve alongside experts in high-impact projects 3. Contributes to a carbon-neutral society across diverse areas **Project Controls Engineer** **Location:** Las Condes, Santiago, Metropolitan Region (Isidora Goyenechea 2800\) **Work Mode:** Hybrid Would you like to make a positive impact in the engineering world? We invite you to join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and become part of an international team of 5\.600 professionals committed to building a more sustainable world every day. You’ll have the opportunity to take on an exciting challenge: accelerating the energy transition and improving people’s lives through meaningful projects. You will contribute to a carbon-neutral society in areas such as renewable energy, power generation, electrical grids, hydropower, water resources, infrastructure, and industrial projects. If you’re ready to make a difference, we want to meet you! What We Offer Tractebel is much more than a workplace. It’s an opportunity to evolve alongside world-class experts on high-impact projects globally. It’s an environment built around teamwork, where each person can reach their full potential. With leadership that actively supports human resource development and ample professional growth opportunities within the ENGIE Group, we offer a competitive salary package, meal allowance, medical and life insurance, among other benefits. Your Mission As **Project Controls Engineer** within our engineering team, you will play a critical role in planning, monitoring, and controlling project performance, ensuring oversight of project scope, schedule, and cost — contributing to achieving defined objectives and supporting the management team in decision-making. Key Responsibilities * Support project planning: develop WBS/deliverables list, prepare Gantt chart, and establish scope, schedule, and cost baselines in coordination with the Project Manager. * Administer and update periodically (at least monthly) scope (S-curve), schedule, and cost progress; consolidate performance KPIs and propose corrective actions. * Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) when required per corporate criteria, calculating SPI and CPI and preparing alerts. * Develop schedules in MS Project/Primavera: creation and periodic updating of project progress. * Operational financial control: support creation of WBS/cost center, track cost/resource forecast and billing (EDP), and coordinate subcontractor payments following financial procedures. * Communications and records management: prepare meeting minutes and maintain document traceability; use Project Controls Checklist. We Are Looking For Candidates With * Professional degree in **Industrial, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field**. * **4–6 years of experience in engineering or consulting project planning and controls**, ideally in multidisciplinary projects. * Proficiency in **MS Project or Primavera and advanced Excel**. * Experience in **WBS development, baseline establishment, and application of Earned Value Management (EVM: SPI, CPI)**. * Knowledge of **project financial flow**, including Business Booked, WBS creation, billing (EDP), and subcontractor payments. * Familiarity with **project risk management, communications, and document control**. * Strong **quantitative analysis, organizational, and effective communication skills** with teams and clients. * Proactivity in proposing corrective measures and tracking project progress. * Certifications such as **PMP, PMI\-SP or Prince2**, and experience in internal quality or finance process audits are valued. Who You Are An analytical, organized, results-oriented individual capable of working in multidisciplinary environments and managing critical information for project planning and controls. Proactive, with strong tracking and effective communication skills. Who We Are At Tractebel, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our global net-zero emissions goal. Our greatest asset is our people, and our strength lies in diversity — bringing fresh perspectives to drive performance and innovation. People, ethics, safety, and sustainability are our top priorities. Learn more about Tractebel, our activities, and why you should join our company here. The ENGIE Group, with its 96\.000 employees, offers you an unlimited professional trajectory at the forefront of low-carbon solutions worldwide. Every day is an opportunity to shape a more sustainable world. **Business Unit:** Tractebel **Division:** Tractebel Div2 **Legal Entity:** TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A. (CL) **Professional Experience:** Skilled ( \>3 experience \<15 years) **Education Level:** Bachelor's Degree **Company Name:** Tractebel Why this matters to us Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.