Consultant – Renewable Energy (PV · Wind · BESS · Hybrid)

MAI Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Full-time 40h/week

Job summary

MAI Group in Saudi Arabia seeks a Consultant to join our Renewable Energy unit. You will support the full lifecycle of utility-scale projects—technical due diligence, tendering, construction supervision and operations—working with clients and engineering teams on PV, Wind, BESS and hybrid schemes.

The ideal engineer has hands-on experience across site visits, energy yield studies, LCOE estimates and project management, with driving licenses for KSA/UAE and a passion for the energy transition and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree; post-graduate energy/engineering preferred.
• 2–3 years of renewable energy experience.
• Experience with PV, Wind, BESS and hybrid projects.
• Feasibility studies and technical due diligence experience.
• Tender processes (RFPs) and evaluation experience.
• Management of PV and wind power plant projects.
• Energy yield studies and CAPEX/OPEX/LCOE estimation.
• Site visits and site assessments; driving license for KSA/UAE.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and collaborators to conduct site visits and contribute to quarterly construction reports and annual & semi-annual operation supervision reports.
• Perform Technical Due Diligence (TDD) to support project acquisitions across development stages.
• Review asset performance and the contractual framework (PPA, EPC, O&M) and the Financial Model.
• Coordinate transversal engineering activities and supervise the design and development of renewable projects.
• Manage the initial design phase of projects and the tender process—preparing the RFP and evaluating offers.
• Carry out energy yield studies and CAPEX, OPEX and LCOE estimates.
• Coordinate and manage new projects from inception to delivery.

Skills

PV

Wind

BESS

Hybrid projects

Technical due diligence

Tender processes

Project management

Site visits

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

At MAI Group, we bring together 25+ years of international consultancy experience, a strong track record in energy, water, environment, and management consulting, and project experience in more than 145 countries.

We support clients worldwide with high-value technical advisory, engineering, and project management services, helping turn complex projects into sustainable, practical, and high-impact solutions. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Consultant to join our Renewable Energy business unit in Saudi Arabia. In this role you will support the full lifecycle of utility-scale renewable projects - from technical due diligence and tendering to construction supervision and operations - working hand-in-hand with our clients, collaborators and engineering teams.

If you are an engineer with solid hands-on experience across PV, Wind, BESS and hybrid projects and you want to play a key role in the energy transition and Vision 2030, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and collaborators to conduct site visits and contribute to quarterly construction reports and annual & semi-annual operation supervision reports.
• Perform Technical Due Diligence (TDD) to support the acquisition of projects at different development stages, including project evaluation, basic engineering and supporting technical studies.
• Review asset performance and the contractual framework (PPA, EPC, O&M contracts) as well as the Financial Model.
• Coordinate transversal engineering activities and supervise the design and development of renewable projects.
• Manage the initial design phase of projects and the tender process - preparing the RFP and evaluating offers.
• Carry out energy yield studies and CAPEX, OPEX and LCOE estimates.
• Coordinate and manage new projects from inception to delivery.

What We're Looking For (Must-Haves):

• Engineering degree (a post-graduate degree in energy or engineering is preferred).
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Proven experience with PV, Wind, BESS and hybrid projects.
• Experience in feasibility studies and technical due diligence, reviewing asset performance, the contractual framework (PPA, EPC, O&M) and the Financial Model.
• Experience in tender processes — RFP elaboration and evaluation of offers.
• Experience in the management of Photovoltaic and Wind power plant projects.
• Experience in energy yield studies and estimation of CAPEX, OPEX and LCOE.
• Experience in site visits and site assessments.
• Valid driving license for KSA and UAE.

Nice to Have (Desirable)

• Experience in the design or supervision of substation design.
• Additional hands-on experience in BESS projects.

What We Offer

• A permanent (indefinite), full-time contract (40 hours/week).
• A competitive remuneration package.
• The opportunity to work on landmark renewable energy projects in one of the world's fastest-growing clean-energy markets.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment with strong growth opportunities.

At MAI Group, we are proud to work with a hands-on, independent, and innovation-driven approach, supporting the global energy transition through renewables, storage, hydrogen, transmission, and distribution projects.

If you are looking for an international challenge and want to join a company committed to technical excellence, sustainability, and long-term value creation, we would love to hear from you.