Chief Electrical Engineer📣 إعلان

About the Role

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Engineer to lead Grid Control & Operations for a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and involves technical leadership across solar PV, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), hybrid power plants, and microgrid applications.

Role Overview

This role is central to the energy transition, requiring engineering leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities span from conceptual design and grid studies to commissioning, operations, and performance optimization. The objective is to ensure all assets operate safely, reliably, and in full compliance with grid requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a strong background in power systems or controls engineering with a focus on renewable energy and grid integration. The following qualifications and experience are required:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree in Power Systems is required.
• A PhD in Power Systems or a related field will be considered an advantage.
• Over 20 years of experience within power systems, grid control, or energy infrastructure.
• More than 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.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh. The role offers the opportunity to lead technically complex and industry-leading renewable energy projects, influencing the future of grid-connected renewable generation and energy storage. You will work across solar PV, wind, BESS, hybrid systems, and emerging energy technologies within a company at the forefront of the global energy transition.