Senior Energy Leader | Hybrid Role in Middle East Grids

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office three days per week

Global energy projects exposure

Job summary

GHD in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Energy Consultant to lead and deliver multidisciplinary energy projects across electricity networks, renewables, and energy storage. You will coordinate technical workstreams, support business development, and mentor junior professionals while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Fluency in English is required, and occasional travel within the region may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Energy or Power Engineering, or a related discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in consulting, utilities, project development, engineering, EPC, Owner's Engineer or technical advisory environments.
• Demonstrated technical depth in electricity networks, renewable energy, energy storage, grid connection or related areas.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information and develop clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary energy projects across electricity networks.
• Develop the Energy growth strategy in the Middle East with local leadership.
• Lead proposals and support business development to win and deliver projects.
• Coordinate technical workstreams across electricity networks, renewables, storage and grid integration.
• Deliver feasibility studies, technical and techno-economic assessments.
• Review designs, specifications and documentation for alignment with standards.
• Mentor junior professionals and engage with clients and project stakeholders.
• Manage scopes with programme, budget, quality, and HSE requirements.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Energy storage

Grid modelling

Project leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Power Eng

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSS E

PSCAD

PLEXOS

Python

Job description

GHD in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Energy Consultant to lead and deliver multidisciplinary energy projects across electricity networks, renewables, and energy storage. You will coordinate technical workstreams, support business development, and mentor junior professionals while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Fluency in English is required, and occasional travel within the region may be necessary.