EOI - Wind Technical Engineer (Lead Engineer)

Surbana Jurong; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Wind Technical Engineer (Lead Engineer) to oversee technical aspects of wind energy projects. This senior role involves managing project development, design coordination, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the wind power sector and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of overall engineering experience.
• At least 5 years in the wind power sector with EPCs or IPPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all technical elements of onshore wind projects.
• Review wind resource assessment and turbine layout.
• Coordinate with OEMs and EPC contractors.

Skills

Project Coordination

Technical Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable Energy

Master’s degree in Wind Technology or Project Management

Tools

WAsP

WindPro

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Wind Technical Engineer (Lead Engineer) to lead the technical scope of wind energy projects from our regional HQ, with travel to project sites and client locations as needed. This is a senior-level technical leadership role within a multidisciplinary engineering team, focused on project development, design coordination, and technical assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all technical elements of onshore wind projects.
• Review wind resource assessment, turbine layout, and energy yield studies.
• Provide engineering oversight on wind farm design, technology selection, and optimization.
• Coordinate with OEMs, EPC contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Contribute to technical documentation and support the bid team during proposal stages.
• Travel to project sites and client meetings when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable Energy, or a related engineering field.
• Master’s degree and/or specialized training in Wind Technology or Project Management (preferred).
• Professional certifications related to wind energy will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 15 years of overall engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the wind power sector with EPCs, IPPs, or OE firms.
• Prior experience in a similar capacity on utility-scale wind energy projects.
• Familiarity with wind energy software such as WAsP, WindPro, and energy modeling tools.
• Strong technical writing, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel as per project requirements.

Why Join Us?

At Surbana Jurong, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

**Only successful candidates will be contacted**

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!