Senior Expert, Photovoltaic ( PV)

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Expert to lead technical analyses and design for photovoltaic projects. This role involves conducting feasibility studies, optimizing plant configurations, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. You will engage with stakeholders, manage technical requirements for contracts, and provide support throughout the project lifecycle. If you have a passion for renewable energy and a solid background in the PV industry, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive impactful projects and innovations in sustainable energy.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in the PV industry with EPC contractors or technical consultants.
• Master's degree in Engineering or Renewable Energy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and manage solar resource assessments for PV projects.
• Provide technical support and ensure project compliance with contractual requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of PV market players and PV components

Exceptional communication skills

Project management skills

Ability to prioritize actions

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Renewable Energy

Chartered Engineer status

Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

PV Systems

AutoCAD

Job description

To lead technical and techno-economic analyses and design aspects for Masdar PV (Photovoltaic) projects. As part of an integrated project team, to prepare and agree on project specifications, budgets and timescales with contractors, clients or other stakeholders, and to define basic design, and create or review test procedures for PV plant components such as foundation, PV modules and converters.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-screening and/or technical feasibility studies of PV projects including identification of technical risk. Perform concept design works for PV projects and propose optimized plant layout.
• Manage on-site solar resource assessment with ground measurement including procurement and installation processes.
• Carry out studies and optimize plant configuration for PV projects.
• Perform solar resource, energy yield assessment and data analysis by using state-of-the-art modelling tools (PV System).
• Procure and supervise geotechnical, topographical and other relevant studies for PV projects.
• Procure technical advisors for support during the bidding stage.
• Provide technical requirements to be included in all RFPs for EPC, O&M and/or plant components.
• Participate in (EPC, O&M and/or main equipment) contract negotiation regarding technical aspects.
• Recommend technology or infrastructure changes to improve project performance, reduce operational costs, or comply with regulations.
• Provide technical support to the delivery team, ensuring the proper technical resources are in place and that the project is constructed and commissioned as per the contractual requirements in terms of scope, quality and timing.
• Provide technical support to the assets management team, as required, in operational matters that may arise during the asset lifetime.
• Review monthly and annual reports from existing PV projects.
• Maintain regular contact with PV related institutions and industry forums.
• Develop and keep Masdar's PV Power knowledge database up to date.
• Build and maintain a network of relevant contacts to support daily activities and long-term objectives of the team.
• Engage with and monitor relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure adequate knowledge transfer and completion of services as per agreed parameters.
• Apply consistent approaches/discipline and standardized forms in line with relevant policies, processes and procedures.
• Prepare relevant reports and updates as required and to the desired standard.
• Provide management information as and when required by the line manager, including the production and timely provision of accurate reports in line with reporting schedules.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering or Renewable Energy or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status (e.g. IET, EUR Ing, PEng) is an asset.
• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is an asset.

Preferred Experience:

8-10 years of experience in the PV industry (preferably with an EPC contractor, engineering firm or technical consultant) or equivalent experience.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Knowledge of PV market players and PV components.
• Experienced user in PV Systems and basic knowledge in using AutoCAD.
• CSP technology knowledge and/or experience would be desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, diverse environment.
• Ability to prioritize actions and work within a diverse team.
• Project management skills and planning and organizing skills. Attention to detail.

Company Industry:

• Power Generation
• Power Distribution
• Energy
• Nuclear Energy

Department / Functional Area:

Keywords:

• Senior Expert