Senior Technical Consultant

Worley; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Saudi Arabia. You will drive execution plans, schedules, and budgets while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and deep knowledge of renewable energy development, grid interconnection, and regulatory standards. Saudi GCC experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Master's degree is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Solar PV and BESS projects from initiation through development.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and specialist consultants.
• Manage project communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with client requirements and Worley standards.

Skills

Project management

Solar PV

BESS

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

PMP certification preferred

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and manage Solar PV and BESS projects from initiation through development.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and specialist consultants.
• Manage project communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with client requirements and company standards.

Technical Oversight

• Manage and oversee the delivery of all technical studies required for renewable energy developments.
• Review and provide guidance on:
  • Site Screening and Site Selection Studies
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Solar Resource Assessments
  • Energy Yield Assessments
  • BESS Sizing and Optimization Studies
  • Hybrid Solar PV + BESS Assessments
  • Grid Connection Studies
  • Power System Studies
  • Environmental and Social Studies
  • Geotechnical and Topographical Investigations
  • Technical Due Diligence Assessments
• Challenge technical assumptions and ensure study outputs are technically robust.
• Review consultant and contractor deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Provide technical recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Interface with developers, investors, utilities, regulators, and government entities.
• Lead technical workshops, progress meetings, and client presentations.
• Support business development activities and proposal preparation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Master's degree is an advantage.

Experience

• Experienced in renewable energy project development and delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Strong experience overseeing renewable energy technical studies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with projects in Saudi Arabia and the GCC is highly desirable.

Required Technical Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of:

• Utility-scale Solar PV technologies.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Renewable energy project development processes.
• Grid integration and interconnection requirements.
• Energy yield assessment methodologies.
• Feasibility study development and review.
• Renewable energy regulations and industry standards.

Key Competencies

• Strong project management capabilities.
• Solid technical understanding of Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Ability to manage both technical and commercial aspects of projects.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.