Solar PV Site Engineer

Kafou Energy; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and accommodation

Overtime

Annual bonus (written)

Job summary

Kafou Group seeks a Solar PV Site Engineer to support execution, installation, testing and commissioning of Solar PV systems at Jeddah project sites. You will ensure site activities align with drawings, specs, standards and SEC Saudi regulations, coordinating with supervisors, technicians and suppliers.

Responsibilities include site surveys, reviewing layouts and wiring diagrams, supervising installations and ensuring quality control, safety and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have essential solar PV/industrial project knowledge within SITE engineering environment.
• Strong English communication, both written and spoken.
• Proven technical background with safety and risk assessment awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits, surveys and collect technical information.
• Review PV layouts, SLDs, electrical drawings and equipment datasheets.
• Coordinate daily site activities with supervisors, technicians and subcontractors.
• Supervise PV installation activities per drawings and specs.
• Monitor installation of modules, mounting structures, inverters and cabling.
• Perform site inspections and address installation/workmanship issues.
• Report issues to Project Manager and coordinate with design team.
• Verify materials against submittals and manage discrepancies.
• Support testing, commissioning and performance verification of the system.
• Maintain site documentation: daily reports, as-built drawings, photos.
• Assist with handover docs, O&M manuals and project closeout.

Job description

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 08/12/2026

During the 1980s, Saudi Arabia's power needs increased to fuel the growth of the economy. To capitalize on that trend, Kafou Group was established in 1983 and emerged as a key player in the power generation market.

The company has structured itself under a strategic partnership model collaborating with leading international firms in the electricity, power, water treatment, and petrochemicals space. With more than 25 years of specialized experience, Kafou Group has cemented its name as a unique power player in the Kingdom.

Job Description

Purpose: The solar Pv Site Engineer shall support the execution, installation, testing, commissioning, and technical coordination of Solar PV systems at project sites. The Engineer will ensure that site activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, applicable international standards, Saudi regulations, SEC requirements, and project requirements.

Scope: To provide site engineering and execution support for Solar PV systems

Responsibilities:

• Conduct site visits and surveys and collect required technical information.
  


• Review approved PV layouts, SLDs, electrical drawings, cable routes, equipment datasheets, and relevant technical documents before execution.
  


• Coordinate daily site activities with supervisors, technicians, subcontractors, suppliers, and the project team.
  


• Supervise Solar PV installation activities and monitor compliance with approved drawings and project specifications.
  


• Monitor installation of PV modules, mounting structures, inverters, cables, electrical panels, monitoring systems, and associated equipment.
  


• Perform site inspections and identify installation or workmanship issues requiring corrective action.
  


• Report technical issues, site constraints, and deviations to the Project Manager or direct manager.
  


• Coordinate with the design team regarding site conditions or required technical modifications.
  


• Verify delivered materials against approved material submittals and report any discrepancies.
  


• Support preparation and coordination of inspection requests.
  


• Participate in testing and commissioning activities for the Solar PV system.
  


• Assist with electrical testing, functional testing, inverter commissioning, and system performance verification.
  


• Monitor site progress and prepare regular progress updates and site reports.
  


• Maintain site documentation, including: Daily/site reports, Installation records, Inspection records, Testing and commissioning records, Progress photographs, Redline drawings, As-built information
  


• Support the preparation of as-built drawings, O&M documentation, testing records, and project handover documents.
  


• Follow applicable HSE requirements and immediately report unsafe conditions or practices.
  


• Coordinate technical matters with suppliers and manufacturers when required.
  


• Maintain good communication with the project team and other relevant parties.
  


• Perform other Solar PV site engineering tasks assigned by the direct manager.
  

Requirements

• -BSc, degree in Electrical or a related discipline.
  


• -1+ years' experience in Solar PV/Industrial projects
  


• -Preferred qualifications include being a SEC CertifiedInstaller or Designer.
  


• -Strong technical background.
  


• -Good knowledge at understanding PV Systems reports(PVsyst, Helioscope, and STAAD Pro)
  


• -Have experience in construction, operation, andMonitoring of PV plant.
  


• -Strong knowledge of Safety and Risk assessment.
  


• -Fluency in English required
  

Preferred Skills

• -Good English writing skills to make comprehensivereports also verbal communication skills.
  


• -Good Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  


• -Good Knowledge of MS office (Project, Word & PPT,Excel) is required to carry out the job
  


• -Excellent salary and accommodation.
  


• -Overtime.
  


• -Annual bounce based on performance (Written).
  


• -Ability for personal growth in experience and knowledge.