Global Power Grid Planning Lead

Elia Grid International (EGI); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package and fringe benefits

Training & development

International environment

Job summary

Elia Grid International (EGI) is seeking a senior Power System Planner to lead master planning, RES integration, and transmission strategy in a global consultancy environment in Riyadh. The role focuses on modelling, analyses, and client-facing delivery across ME projects.

You will work with PowerFactory and PSSE, translate complex data into strategic actions, and collaborate with international teams. Fluent English is required; Arabic is a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Power System Planning (master planning, pre-feasibility of new transmission investments, RES integration, BESS optimization).
• Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights.
• Experience with PowerFactory and PSSE.
• Knowledge of power system economics basics.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define planning principles for power systems.
• Define and validate Power System Models.
• Support grid reliability and security analysis.
• Prepare reports and present results to clients.
• Interact with clients and guide development plans.
• Supervise power system team and contribute to projects.
• Assist business development with client relationships and proposals.

Skills

Power system planning

PowerFactory/PSSE

English fluency

Arabic knowledge

Data-to-insights

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory

PSSE

Job description

Elia Grid International (EGI) is seeking a senior Power System Planner to lead master planning, RES integration, and transmission strategy in a global consultancy environment in Riyadh. The role focuses on modelling, analyses, and client-facing delivery across ME projects.

You will work with PowerFactory and PSSE, translate complex data into strategic actions, and collaborate with international teams. Fluent English is required; Arabic is a strong asset.