Chief Technology Officer

The Green Recruitment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead the technology strategy and technical excellence for its Renewables Division. This senior role covers Solar PV, BESS, onshore and offshore wind, and hybrid plants with emphasis on grid integration and control technologies.

You will provide strategic leadership across the full EPC lifecycle from bidding to commissioning and support, building expert teams and guiding critical technology decisions at scale.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in renewables/EPC/power systems and grid integration.
• 7–10+ years in senior technical leadership roles.
• Deep experience with utility-scale IBR plants >1 GW.
• Strong knowledge of utility grid operations and international grid codes.
• Experience with power system studies, grid integration and weak-grid challenges.
• Direct or supervisory RTDS testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with IEEE, IEC and CIGRE standards/guidelines.
• Understanding of Modbus, IEC 104 and IEC 61850 protocols.
• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Power Electronics; M.Tech preferred; PhD advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist teams across Power Systems, Grid Integration, Control & Operations, and more.
• Provide technical leadership on integration of inverter-based renewable plants into grids.
• Review and mitigate technical risks during bidding and project execution.
• Offer expertise on grid codes, power system studies and grid-event analysis.
• Oversee RTDS testing, SAT, commissioning and technical troubleshooting.
• Support evaluation and selection of WTGs, PV modules, BESS and control systems.
• Collaborate with utilities, developers, OEMs and internal leaders.
• Represent the organisation at international conferences and industry events.

Skills

20+ years renewable energy experience

Senior technical leadership

Power Systems & Grid Integration

Inverter-based renewable plants

IEEE/IEC/CIGRE standards

Modbus/IEC 104/IEC 61850

Education

B.E./B.Tech Electrical or Power Electronics

M.Tech in Power Systems preferred

PhD would be an advantage

Tools

RTDS testing

SAT and commissioning

Job description

I’m currently supporting a leading global EPC organisation in the renewable energy sector with the search for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technology strategy and technical excellence of its Renewables Division.

This is a highly senior technical leadership position spanning Solar PV, BESS, Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind and Hybrid Renewable Plants, with a particular focus on grid integration, power systems, control technologies and utility-scale renewable generation.

The Opportunity:

The CTO will provide strategic technical leadership across the full EPC lifecycle - from bidding and technology selection through engineering, commissioning and operational support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading specialist teams across Power Systems & Grid Integration, Control & Operations, Energy Yield & Performance, Technical Analysis & Diagnostics, Equipment Engineering and Telecommunications
• Providing technical leadership on the integration of large-scale inverter-based renewable energy plants into utility grids
• Reviewing and mitigating technical risks during bidding and project execution
• Providing expertise across grid codes, power system studies, DMAT, SSCI, SSTI, power electronics controls and grid-event analysis
• Overseeing RTDS/HIL testing, SAT, commissioning and technical troubleshooting
• Supporting the technical evaluation and selection of WTGs, PV modules, BESS, control systems and other critical technologies
• Working closely with utilities, developers, OEMs, consultants and internal business leaders
• Representing the organisation at international conferences, technical forums and industry events

What we're looking for:

• 20+ years of experience within renewable energy, EPC, power systems, grid integration or utility operations
• 7-10+ years in senior technical leadership
• Deep experience with utility-scale IBR plants >1 GW, including Solar, Wind, BESS and Hybrid Plants
• Strong understanding of utility grid operations and international grid codes
• Experience with power system studies, grid integration, control systems and operational challenges in weak-grid environments
• Direct or supervisory experience with RTDS testing, commissioning, SAT and technical troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of IEEE, IEC and CIGRE standards/guidelines
• Understanding of telecommunications architecture and protocols including Modbus, IEC 104 and IEC 61850
• B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics Engineering is essential, with an M.Tech. in Power Systems preferred. A PhD would be an advantage.