Senior Design Manager Solar Power

Confidential; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Design Manager to lead the design and engineering activities for Solar PV projects from concept through commissioning. You will oversee electrical and structural design coordination and reviews of drawings, calculations, and deliverables with clients, consultants, utilities, and project teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in Solar PV design, and at least 5 years in a Design/Engineering Manager role, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Solar PV design and engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in a Design Manager or Engineering Manager role.
• Experience with utility-scale and commercial Solar projects.
• Strong knowledge of PVsyst, AutoCAD, ETAP, and Solar PV system design.
• Familiarity with utility approvals, grid interconnection requirements, and renewable energy standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete design lifecycle of Solar PV projects.
• Lead electrical, and structural design coordination.
• Review and approve technical drawings, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, utilities, and project teams.
• Support tendering activities through technical proposals and design optimization.
• Ensure compliance with local utility regulations and international standards.
• Conduct design reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Manage external consultants and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Skills

Solar PV Design

Engineering Management

Project Coordination

Grid Connectivity

Tendering & Technical Proposals

Value Engineering

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Job Purpose

Lead the design and engineering activities for Solar PV projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with project requirements, and successful project delivery from concept design through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete design lifecycle of Solar PV projects.
• Lead electrical, and structural design coordination.
• Review and approve technical drawings, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, utilities, and project teams.
• Support tendering activities through technical proposals and design optimization.
• Ensure compliance with local utility regulations and international standards.
• Conduct design reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Manage external consultants and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Solar PV design and engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in a Design Manager or Engineering Manager role.
• Experience with utility-scale and commercial Solar projects.
• Strong knowledge of PVsyst, AutoCAD, ETAP, and Solar PV system design.
• Familiarity with utility approvals, grid interconnection requirements, and renewable energy standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Key Skills

• Solar PV Design
• Engineering Management
• Project Coordination
• Grid Connectivity
• Tendering & Technical Proposals
• Value Engineering
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management