Design Lead – Hybrid Plant Controller

Ambitek; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy solutions seeks a Design Lead for hybrid plant control systems in Dubai. The ideal candidate will leverage a decade of experience in renewable system design to lead innovative projects, focusing on integrating advanced technologies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader eager to drive change in a fast-evolving industry.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in hybrid renewable power plant design.
• Strong technical knowledge of IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC, DNP3.
• Experience in data historian analysis and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop control philosophy for hybrid renewable plant controllers.
• Lead a team of engineers through engineering deliverables.
• Support project teams during execution phases.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

System-Level Mindset

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

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Job Title : Design Lead – Hybrid Plant Controller

About the Role

You’ve spent the last decade designing smarter, more resilient renewable systems—now it’s time to lead them.

If you’re an expert in PV + BESS hybrid plant controls, thrive in grid-compliant environments, and want to take the next step by owning the design leadership of cutting-edge plant master controllers, this role is for you.

We’re looking for a Design Lead who brings deep technical expertise, team leadership, and a system-level mindset. You’ll be the technical driver behind the development, integration, and delivery of the Plant Master Controller (PMC) for hybrid renewable power plants.

• Architect and develop the control philosophy of hybrid renewable plant controllers—handling voltage, VAR, power curtailment, ramp rate, power factor, and black start functionalities.
• Ensure seamless integration of PMC with SCADA, EMS, substation control systems , and utility networks, while embedding cybersecurity features to meet grid and regulatory standards.
• Validate PMC performance to meet grid-forming, black start , and standalone restoration capabilities.
• Lead a team of engineers and draughtspersons through timely, high-quality engineering deliverables , vendor evaluations, and client approvals.
• Coordinate with internal AC design teams and external vendors to ensure design alignment , interface coordination, and spatial accuracy.
• Support project teams during execution phases , providing technical clarity and control integration expertise.

What You Bring :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering.
• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in hybrid renewable power plant design—particularly PV, BESS, PMC, SCADA, and EMS systems.
• Strong technical grip on IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC, DNP3 , and other industrial protocols.
• Proven experience in power system controls , data historian analysis , alarm management , and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Prior exposure to Middle East utility regulations and compliance processes.
• Familiarity with project execution cycles, client engagement, and delivering engineering packages within time and budget constraints.

You’re the Right Fit If :

You don’t just follow standards—you build systems that set them. You're confident designing for performance, compliance, and operational resilience. You understand grid codes, speak the language of controllers, and lead with clarity and foresight. You’re comfortable in the details—but never lose sight of the big picture.

Because you want to lead meaningful change in the future of hybrid power systems. Here, you’ll own the PMC design domain across a high-visibility portfolio of projects, working with forward-thinking teams in a region where utility transformation is accelerating.

Lead the charge in hybrid plant innovation.

If this sounds like your next technical leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

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