Engineering Lead

Sharaf DG LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Solar PV Expert to lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and managing solar PV systems. This role involves overseeing the entire design process, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant leadership experience. Expertise in solar design tools is essential, as is a certification from the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA).

Qualifications

• Certified as a Senior Solar PV Expert by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA).
• Proven experience in a senior technical role within the solar PV industry.
• In‑depth knowledge of industry best practices for EPC execution in solar PV systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including engineers and drafters.
• Oversee the full‑cycle design process for solar PV systems.
• Manage client interactions ensuring communication on technical deliverables.
• Collaborate with sales and business development teams on proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Solar design and simulation tools

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic or related Engineering discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

1. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including design engineers, structural engineers, CAD drafters, site/project engineers, document controllers, etc.
• Drive a culture of excellence, continuous learning and innovation within the engineering and execution teams.
• Identify skill gaps and implement structured training programs for team development.
• Report regularly to senior management with updates on performance, efficiency and improvement opportunities.
• Foster effective collaboration between engineering operations and business functions.

2. Engineering & Design Management

• Oversee the full‑cycle design process for commercial, industrial and residential solar PV systems (Rooftop, Carport and ground‑mounted).
• Manage technical feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed engineering and design validation as per site conditions. Prepare detailed BOM and BOQ for construction.
• Lead solar resource modeling using PVsyst and related tools to generate accurate energy yield assessments.
• Review electrical, structural and civil designs to ensure code compliance, bankability and optimization.
• Coordinate with OEMs (modules, inverters, racking) for solution customization and technology evaluation.
• Maintain quality standards and deliverables in line with DEWA and other authority requirements.
• Conduct equipment evaluation including technical spec. comparisons, warranty reviews and compatibility analysis.
• Prepare in detail IFC drawings for construction team.
• Coordinate and prepare reline drawings to validate as‑built drawings against modeling assumptions and prepare milestone completion certificates.
• Review operational data from live projects to assess performance against projections and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead the development of technical proposals and bid documentation.

3. Projects & Construction Management

• Manage client interactions ensuring clear communication and alignment on technical deliverables.
• Support PM for cross‑functional coordination between engineering, procurement, construction and operations teams.

4. Business Development & Strategic Initiatives

• Collaborate with sales and business development teams in preparing proposals, technical pitches and feasibility reports.
• Represent the engineering function at industry events, client meetings and technical forums.
• Contribute to strategic growth by streamlining engineering workflows, introducing automation tools and improving design‑to‑execution handovers.
• Support marketing efforts by contributing to case studies, presentations and thought‑leadership material.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders to position the company as a technical leader in the solar space.

Requirements

• Certified as a Senior Solar PV Expert by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic or related Engineering discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a senior technical role such as Design Manager or equivalent within the solar PV industry.
• Strong proficiency in solar design and simulation tools including AutoCAD, SketchUp, PVsyst, Helioscope, SolarEdge Designer and HOMER.
• In‑depth knowledge of DEWA and other local authority regulations as well as industry best practices for EPC execution and O&M in solar PV systems.
• Skilled in project planning and management software such as MS Project, Primavera or other equivalent CRM platforms.
• Demonstrated strength in leadership, cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.