Project Engineer-Solar/Energy

Abunayyan Holding; Dammam; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in energy solutions located in Dammam is seeking a Project Engineer to manage solar and energy projects from initiation to completion. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, optimizing project profitability, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Applicants should have over 5 years of project management experience in relevant fields and possess strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of +5 years’ project management experience (preferably in Electrical, Solar, Power, or Energy projects).
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and quality management in solar/power/energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate continuously with customers and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Planning

Customer focus

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ms. Project

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Engineer– Power/Solar & Energy Projects

The Role Purpose

The Project Engineer will be responsible for independently managing assigned Electrical, Solar, Power, and Energy Services & Solutions projects from initiation to successful completion. This role ensures that projects are executed on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution:

• Lead project execution, from pre-launch through contract review and order acknowledgment.
• Plan, monitor, and manage project activities to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Coordinate continuously with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee documentation, drawings, and quality submissions to customers.
• Ensure project closure with targeted milestones of cost, quality, and completion achieved.

Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using project management tools.
• Identify risks, delays, shortages, or nonconformities and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Profitability:

• Monitor, control, and optimize site activities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Track project costs, budget adherence, and resource utilization.

Customer Satisfaction:

• Act as the primary customer interface, ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Maintain the customer satisfaction index as per company targets.

Subcontractor Management:

• Manage site subcontracting activities by monitoring quality, timelines, and costs.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Industry / Domain:

• Electrical Manufacturing
• Solar, Power & Energy Services and Solutions

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of +5 years’ project management experience (preferably in Electrical, Solar, Power, or Energy projects).

Core Competencies & Technical Skills

• Strong project management skills with experience in Ms. Project and other tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, fluent in English (oral and written).
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and maintain customer focus.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and quality management in solar/power/energy projects.
• Service contract management, offer/application management, and quote management.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.