Chief Electrical Engineer

Client of The Green Recruitment Company; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 450 000 - 850 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Client of The Green Recruitment Company seeks an experienced engineering leader to own Grid Control & Operations across a portfolio of utility-scale renewables in Saudi Arabia. You will provide technical leadership across solar PV, wind, BESS, hybrid plants, and microgrids, guiding projects from concept to commissioning and performance optimization.

You will manage grid studies, real-time control, SCADA, and interfaces with utilities, ensuring safety, reliability, and full compliance with grid

Qualificações

• 20+ years in power systems, grid control, or energy infrastructure.
• 10+ years in technical leadership or engineering management.
• Deep expertise in renewable energy integration and grid stability.
• Experience with large-scale 1 GW projects or complex grid environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead grid control and real-time operational strategies for utility-scale assets.
• Develop control philosophies for inverter-based resources.
• Oversee network control centre functions including AGC and dispatch.
• Lead commissioning and performance optimisation across projects.

Conhecimentos

Power systems

Grid control

Engineering leadership

Renewable integration

Inverter resources

SCADA/IEC protocols

Power electronics

RTDS/HIL

Utilities liaison

Project lifecycle

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Power Systems

PhD in Power Systems (advantage)

Ferramentas

PSS E

PSCAD

DIgSILENT

RTDS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job description An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of Grid Control amp Operations across a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects This role sits at the forefront of the energy transition providing technical leadership across large-scale solar PV wind battery energy storage systems BESS hybrid power plants and complex microgrid applications You will lead engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle from conceptual design and grid studies through to commissioning operations and performance optimisation ensuring assets operate safely reliably and in full compliance with grid requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Grid Operations amp Control Lead grid control and real-time operational strategies for utility-scale renewable energy assets Develop and define control philosophies for inverter-based resources including solar PV BESS and wind power plants Oversee network control centre functions including AGC and dispatch systems Ensure seamless integration of renewable assets into transmission and distribution networks
• Power System Studies amp Grid Integration Lead and review advanced power system studies using PSS E PSCAD and DIgSILENT Evaluate system performance under weak grid and complex operating conditions Validate system behaviour through RTDS and Hardware-in-the-Loop HIL simulations Ensure compliance with international grid codes and utility requirements Identify technical risks during bidding and project development and implement mitigation strategies
• Communication amp Control Systems Define communication and SCADA architectures for renewable power plants Specify and oversee implementation of protocols including IEC 61850 IEC 60870-5-104 and Modbus Ensure reliable integration between plant controllers EMS SCADA and grid infrastructure
• Testing Commissioning amp Performance Optimisation Lead commissioning activities for renewable generation and grid interconnection projects Support testing troubleshooting and root cause analysis of operational issues Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across the portfolio Capture lessons learned and translate them into enhanced control and operational philosophies

About You

You are an experienced power systems or controls engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges in renewable energy and grid integration You will ideally have 20 years of experience within power systems grid control or energy infrastructure10 years of experience in technical leadership or engineering management rolesDeep expertise in renewable energy integration grid stability and inverter-based resourcesProven experience working on large-scale 1 GW projects or highly complex grid environmentsStrong understanding of power electronics including solar PV inverters BESS and wind turbine technologiesExperience engaging with utilities grid operators and key project stakeholders

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering or a related disciplineMaster s degree in Power Systems required PhD in Power Systems or a related field will be considered an advantage

Why Apply

Lead technically complex and industry-leading renewable energy projectsInfluence the future of grid-connected renewable generation and energy storageWork across solar PV wind BESS hybrid systems and emerging energy technologiesJoin a business at the forefront of the global energy transition

20+ years of experience within power systems, grid control, or energy infrastructure10+ years of experience in technical leadership or engineering management rolesDeep expertise in renewable energy integration, grid stability, and inverter-based resourcesProven experience working on large-scale ( 1 GW) projects or highly complex grid environmentsStrong understanding of power electronics, including solar PV inverters, BESS, and wind turbine technologiesExperience engaging with utilities, grid operators, and key project stakeholdersBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related disciplineMaster's degree in Power Systems (required)PhD in Power Systems or a related field will be considered an advantage