Senior Hybrid Power Consultant

Wood is recruiting a Senior Hybrid Power Consultant to join our Renewables business in Abu Dhabi, supporting renewable energy, energy storage, and hybrid power projects across the Middle East.

Our Clean Energy Centre of Excellence operates globally, and we are expanding our presence in the UAE to support the region’s ambitious energy transition goals. This role will be based in Abu Dhabi, with opportunities for regional travel and collaboration with global teams.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to deliver sustainable solutions for our clients. Being part of Wood means having access to a vast network of industry experts across multiple sectors and countries. Expect significant learning opportunities to gain a holistic understanding of the renewable energy industry.

Wood is committed to further developing talented professionals with expertise in renewable energy to ensure the future success of our organization and the energy sectors we support.

As a Senior Hybrid Power Consultant, you will be a technical expert with a consulting or engineering background working on the delivery of advisory and owner’s engineering services for utility‑scale hybrid power projects for lenders, investors, developers and asset owners. These projects include hybrid renewables, energy storage, green hydrogen, and Power‑to‑X solutions, supporting the region’s vision for sustainable energy.

We seek high‑achieving Senior Hybrid Power Consultants with a passion for renewable energy and a desire to help push the industry forward. Ideal candidates should:

• Have 5-10 years of previous work experience in the renewables industry in a consultancy, developer, investor or utility
• Have significant experience working with different renewable energy systems, and hybrid integrated systems (including solar and/or wind and energy storage systems).
• Expertise in writing clear, cohesive reports
• Enjoy collaborating across multi‑disciplinary teams
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives within Wood

Within our Renewables consultancy business, we serve a diverse client base across the Middle East and globally, including leading private developers, investment banks, utilities, power generation companies, and technology research centers. Our services span advisory, project management, and owner’s engineering across all project phases.

Our specialisms include solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization – critical to enabling the UAE’s and GCC’s energy transition.

• Impactful projects delivered to industry leaders shaping the future of energy in the Middle East.
• Technical and personal development resources
• Mentorship and career support
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options where applicable)
• Competitive salary and benefits aligned with UAE market standards
• Private medical insurance and life cover for you and your family
• Global networking opportunities with experts shaping the future of energy
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and respectful workplace
• A collaborative, united direct team where multiple technical experts share knowledge and inspire growth and innovation

• Lead hybrid power projects, providing engineering inputs from initial assessment, through to technical and economic feasibility, development phase, technical due diligence, design optimisation, financing, construction monitoring, acceptance and operation monitoring
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, ensuring solutions meet project‑specific constraints and regional standards
• Prepare technical documentation: specifications, reports, proposals, and Employer’s Requirements
• Review project contracts and identify technical risks (PPAs, EPC, O&M agreements)
• Provide technical input for R&D initiatives in energy storage and hybrid systems
• Conduct site visits across the Middle East and internationally
• Support integration of hybrid systems with regional grids…