Director – Power Management - City Asset Management

Jacobs Solutions 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

Director – Power Management - City Asset Management

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are a key delivery partner on one of Saudi Arabia’s flagship giga projects and a central pillar of Vision 2030, located approximately 45 km southwest of Riyadh. Designed as the Kingdom’s future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture, this landmark development aims to diversify the economy and enhance quality of life through a mix of world-class attractions, residential communities, and natural landscapes, while generating significant employment and enabling long-term, sustainable growth.

About the Opportunity:

The Director, Power Management provides strategic leadership for the city’s power and electrical asset portfolio, ensuring electrical infrastructure, networks, systems, services and commercial arrangements are effectively planned, governed and optimised throughout their lifecycle.

The role develops long-term strategies, lifecycle investment plans, performance frameworks, regulatory assurance and asset management standards to support safe, reliable, resilient and cost-effective power services. It oversees electrical distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, renewable energy, energy storage, street lighting and associated control and monitoring systems, while promoting energy efficiency, decarbonisation and digital enablement.

The position ensures alignment with the city’s asset management framework, sustainability objectives, Saudi regulations, Vision 2030 priorities and global best practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the strategic direction, governance, operating model, policies and performance framework for the city-wide power and electrical asset portfolio.
• Develop long-term power asset strategies, service models, load forecasts, capacity plans and lifecycle investment programmes aligned with city growth and operational requirements.
• Drive energy efficiency, renewable energy, demand-side management, carbon reduction and energy optimisation initiatives in line with ESG objectives and Vision 2030.
• Establish asset information, digital systems, smart-grid technologies, advanced metering, data governance, performance dashboards and analytics to support informed decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electricity regulations, electrical codes, grid requirements, permits, licensing obligations and regulatory reporting through engagement with relevant authorities.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management for power infrastructure, including substations, transformers, switchgear, distribution networks, street lighting, renewable energy assets, energy storage systems and associated control systems.
• Lead health, safety and environmental management, ensuring electrical safety, system reliability, regulatory compliance, network resilience, emergency response and business continuity.
• Develop commercial, procurement, investment and service‑provider governance strategies, including power supply arrangements, contracts, KPIs, SLAs, budgeting and lifecycle cost optimisation.
• Build strong relationships with developers, utility providers, network operators, facility managers, regulators, government authorities and major energy users to support power service and sustainability objectives.
• Lead organisational capability development, fostering a culture of safety, operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, continuous improvement and workforce development.

Here’s what you’ll need

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering, Utilities Management, Asset Management or a related field. A Master’s degree and relevant professional certifications are preferred.
• 18+ years of experience in power systems, electrical utilities, energy management, infrastructure operations, asset management or city-scale service delivery, including at least 8 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in electrical distribution networks, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, street lighting, renewable energy, energy storage and smart‑grid technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi electricity regulations, electrical and grid codes, utility governance, energy efficiency, ESG frameworks, regulatory compliance and power-sector requirements.
• Experience leading power strategy, procurement, operational readiness, service mobilisation, performance management, audits, lifecycle planning, OPEX/CAPEX management and contractor oversight.
• Advanced capabilities in smart‑grid technologies, SCADA, IoT, GIS, advanced metering, digital twins, data analytics, renewable energy integration and energy management systems.
• Strong experience in load forecasting, capacity planning, network resilience, electrical safety, outage management, emergency preparedness and business continuity.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver reliable, sustainable and commercially viable power management operations within a complex city, destination or mixed‑use development.

Jacobs. A world where you can. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

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From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.