Chief Electrical Engineer

Chief Engineer – Power Systems & Grid Operations (Renewable Energy)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (family status available)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of Grid Control & Operations across a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects.

This role sits at the forefront of the energy transition, providing technical leadership across large-scale solar PV, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), hybrid power plants, and complex microgrid applications.

You will lead engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle – from conceptual design and grid studies through to commissioning, operations, and performance optimisation – ensuring assets operate safely, reliably, and in full compliance with grid requirements.

• Lead grid control and real-time operational strategies for utility-scale renewable energy assets
• Develop and define control philosophies for inverter-based resources, including solar PV, BESS, and wind power plants
• Oversee network control centre functions, including AGC and dispatch systems
• Ensure seamless integration of renewable assets into transmission and distribution networks
• Lead and review advanced power system studies using PSS®E, PSCAD, and DIgSILENT
• Evaluate system performance under weak grid and complex operating conditions
• Validate system behaviour through RTDS and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations
• Ensure compliance with international grid codes and utility requirements
• Identify technical risks during bidding and project development and implement mitigation strategies

• Define communication and SCADA architectures for renewable power plants
• Specify and oversee implementation of protocols including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, and Modbus
• Ensure reliable integration between plant controllers, EMS, SCADA, and grid infrastructure

• Lead commissioning activities for renewable generation and grid interconnection projects
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of operational issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across the portfolio
• Capture lessons learned and translate them into enhanced control and operational philosophies

You are an experienced power systems or controls engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges in renewable energy and grid integration.

You will ideally have:

• 20+ years of experience within power systems, grid control, or energy infrastructure
• 10+ years of experience in technical leadership or engineering management roles
• Deep expertise in renewable energy integration, grid stability, and inverter-based resources
• Proven experience working on large-scale (>1 GW) projects or highly complex grid environments
• Strong understanding of power electronics, including solar PV inverters, BESS, and wind turbine technologies
• Experience engaging with utilities, grid operators, and key project stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline
• Master's degree in Power Systems (required)
• PhD in Power Systems or a related field will be considered an advantage

• Lead technically complex and industry-leading renewable energy projects
• Influence the future of grid-connected renewable generation and energy storage
• Work across solar PV, wind, BESS, hybrid systems, and emerging energy technologies
• Join a business at the forefront of the global energy transition