Senior Energy Auditor & ECM Leader (ASHRAE Expert)

Kafou Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kafou Group in Riyadh seeks a Senior Energy Engineer/Auditor to lead ASHRAE Level I–III audits for commercial and industrial facilities, develop ECMs, and drive energy-efficiency projects under EPC. You will supervise juniors and perform energy modeling, ROI analyses, and reporting.

Role requires strong HVAC knowledge, leadership, and client-facing skills, with compliance to SEEC and IPMVP. The candidate will mentor staff, collaborate with design and operations teams, and present savings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, energy, or thermal engineering.
• 6–8 years of proven energy auditing or operation & maintenance experience.
• Hands-on ASHRAE Level I–III audits experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, lighting, thermal, hydraulic, and process systems.
• CEM or CMVP certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute ASHRAE Level I–III audits for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Develop ECMs for HVAC, lighting, boilers, chillers, and air systems.
• Conduct energy modeling and simulation studies to evaluate energy savings.
• Develop financial analyses (ROI, payback, lifecycle cost analysis) for ECMs.
• Ensure compliance with SEEC, Saudi building codes, and international standards.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with technical and financial recommendations.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers/auditors in survey techniques, data analysis, and report preparation.
• Oversee implementation of ECMs, including retrofits and system upgrades.
• Manage M&V activities in line with IPMVP protocols to validate savings.
• Collaborate with design, operations, and project management teams to integrate energy efficiency into facility operations.
• Present findings and recommendations effectively to clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Provide support to procurement for purchase orders and vendor negotiation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Energy/Thermal Engineering

Tools

Energy modeling software

ASHRAE auditing tools

Job description

Kafou Group in Riyadh seeks a Senior Energy Engineer/Auditor to lead ASHRAE Level I–III audits for commercial and industrial facilities, develop ECMs, and drive energy-efficiency projects under EPC. You will supervise juniors and perform energy modeling, ROI analyses, and reporting.

Role requires strong HVAC knowledge, leadership, and client-facing skills, with compliance to SEEC and IPMVP. The candidate will mentor staff, collaborate with design and operations teams, and present savings