City Power & Asset Management Director

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Riyadh seeks a Director of Power Management to lead the city’s electrical asset portfolio, shaping strategies, governance and lifecycle optimisation across distribution networks, substations and renewable energy assets.

The role drives energy efficiency, decarbonisation and digital enablement, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance while aligning with Vision 2030 priorities and city growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 18+ years in power systems, asset management or city-scale service delivery; 8+ years in leadership.
• Expertise in electrical distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, renewable energy and energy storage.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, governance, operating model and performance framework for city-wide power assets.
• Develop long-term power asset strategies, load forecasts and lifecycle investment programmes.
• Drive energy efficiency, renewable energy and ESG initiatives aligned with Vision 2030.
• Establish digital systems, smart-grid tech and data governance to enable informed decisions.
• Ensure compliance with electricity regulations, codes and licensing obligations.
• Oversee lifecycle management of substations, transformers, switchgear and networks.
• Lead health, safety and environmental management and business continuity.
• Develop procurement, contracts, KPIs and lifecycle cost optimisation.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Strategic leadership

Asset management

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SCADA

GIS

Digital twins

Job description

Jacobs in Riyadh seeks a Director of Power Management to lead the city’s electrical asset portfolio, shaping strategies, governance and lifecycle optimisation across distribution networks, substations and renewable energy assets.

The role drives energy efficiency, decarbonisation and digital enablement, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance while aligning with Vision 2030 priorities and city growth.