Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

ENGIE group is a global reference in low‑carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon‑neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.

Business Line: AMEA
Reporting to:
Construction Director
Primary

Location:

At Site- KSA (Two sites 300km distance)
Employee Status:
Permanent

Schedule:

Full Time

• For the construction of this project in the region, ENGIE is seeking an Engineering Manager – to manage all technical and engineering‑related matters and ensure the successful execution and delivery of utility‑scale projects in the Middle East.
• The Engineering Manager will lead, follow up, and coordinate all basic and detailed design review activities on behalf of the Owner during the construction of utility‑scale facilities.

• Lead and coordinate the basic and detailed engineering design review for utility‑scale projects in coordination with the Owner’s Engineer, EPC (BOP&OEM) Contractor, Project Company, and O&M team.
• Act as the single technical authority for all this project engineering matters during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Review and approve BOP&OEM engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with project specifications, grid codes, safety standards, and ENGIE engineering requirements.
• Define and validate system architecture, including technology, protection schemes, auxiliary systems, and control philosophy.
• Perform and validate system sizing, configuration, redundancy philosophy, and layout to meet performance, availability, and lifecycle requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee grid integration engineering.
• Support procurement activities through technical evaluation of vendor offers, review of specifications, compliance matrices, and participation in technical clarifications.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between BOP contractors, OEM, grid operators, consultants, and authorities to ensure alignment across all engineering disciplines.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify technical risks and interface issues, and implement mitigation measures to avoid schedule, cost, or performance impacts.
• Maintain and update the engineering risk register, including risks related to safety, constructability, grid compliance, operability, and long‑term performance.
• Lead technical oversight of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and ensure equipment compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Provide engineering support during installation, commissioning, testing, and performance validation to ensure compliance with approved design.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, fire protection, environmental, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements relevant to projects.
• Develop and implement engineering best practices, standards, and review processes to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across projects.
• Prepare and present technical reports, engineering assessments, and design review summaries to internal and external stakeholders.

Internal: Project Company Management and site supervision team, Employees, Owner Engineering team, Contractors & Subcontractors, Head of Engineering MENA, Internal Stakeholders representatives & visitors.

External: SPPC and SEC, Lenders Engineer and other external inspectors / auditors, BOP and Supplier, External consultants, Government and administrative authorities.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in utility‑scale power or renewable energy projects, including design, integration, testing, or commissioning activities.
• Proven experience leading the engineering of large‑scale or hybrid projects from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Solid knowledge of applicable international standards and codes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in the Middle East region.
• Experience working with SEC for substation.
• Expertise to deal with Chinese EPC player for large solar projects is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required;
  Arabic or Chinese language skills are a plus.

Business Unit: GBU Renewables & Flexible Power
Division: GEN International - KSA
Legal Entity: ENGIE Regional Headquarters LLC
Professional

Experience:

Skilled ( >3 experience