10 Solar Technology jobs in Saudi Arabia

Position: Renewable Energy Lead
Location: Suadi Arabia,
Join our mission at the forefront of sustainable innovation. As theRenewable Energy Lead Engineer, you'll champion the integration of wind, solar,and water technologies. Your expertise will guide the design, innovation, andexecution of groundbreaking projects. Collaborate with top experts, driverenewable strategies, and transform visionary ideas into tangible energysolutions. With us, you're not just engineering; you're crafting a brighter,sustainable future. Be a part of this electrifying journey.

Key Responsibilities:

· Strategy & Planning

· Team Management

· Engineering & Designing

· Program Execution & Reporting

· Procurement & Contracts

· 5+ years In Renewable energy – Solar PV ideally

· Master’s in engineering

Position: Renewable Energy Lead
Location: Suadi Arabia,
Join our mission at the forefront of sustainable innovation. As theRenewable Energy Lead Engineer, you'll champion the integration of wind, solar,and water technologies. Your expertise will guide the design, innovation, andexecution of groundbreaking projects. Collaborate with top experts, driverenewable strategies, and transform visionary ideas into tangible energysolutions. With us, you're not just engineering; you're crafting a brighter,sustainable future. Be a part of this electrifying journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning

Team Management

Engineering & Designing

Program Execution & Reporting

Procurement & Contracts

5+ years In Renewable energy - Solar PV ideally

Master's in engineering

Job Title: Solar Energy Field Engineer

Location: Various project sites across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Reports To: Managing Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Solar Energy Field Engineer to oversee the execution and delivery of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar PV projects across Saudi Arabia. The Construction Engineer will be responsible for all site-based construction activities from mobilization to commissioning, ensuring compliance with local authorities such as Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), SERA, MOMAH, and Civil Defense. This role requires strong leadership, coordination, and technical skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors while maintaining cost, quality, safety, and schedule performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Construction Management & Supervision

• Oversee day-to-day site operations for solar PV construction projects (ground-mounted, rooftop, carports, or hybrid).
• Ensure adherence to the construction schedule, budget, design specifications, and Saudi regulations.
• Supervise civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical works (including trenching, mounting structure, cable laying, inverter/MV room installation, and interconnection).
• Review construction drawings, method statements, and material approvals.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Permitting

• Coordinate with relevant authorities including SEC, Municipalities, Civil Defense for inspections, NOCs, and energization approvals.
• Ensure implementation of local codes such as SASO, IEC, IECEx, and Saudi Building Code.
• Assist in final inspection preparation for SEC commissioning and grid connection.

3. Quality, HSE & Risk Management

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in accordance OSHA frameworks.
• Manage site safety programs, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections and manage non-conformity resolution.

4. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Lead coordination meetings with EPC contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory inspectors.
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports with site photos, S-curves, workfront updates, and look-ahead plans.
• Serve as the client’s primary contact on-site and represent the company in technical and progress meetings.

5. Resource & Subcontractor Management

• Supervise local and international subcontractors, labor teams, and equipment suppliers.
• Monitor resource allocation to ensure optimal productivity.
• Validate daily reports, approve timesheets, and monitor site expenditures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7+ years experience in construction management with at least 3+ years in solar PV projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of SEC standards, permitting processes, and final commissioning procedures.
• Experience with BOQ tracking, project Gantt charts, progress billing, and EPC scope execution.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, MS Project / Primavera, and field productivity tools.

Certifications Preferred:

• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership – mandatory
• NEBOSH / OSHA or HSE Supervisor Certification is preferred.
• SEC Solar Installer certificate is preferred.
• PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification is preferred.
• SEC grid connection and PV system commissioning experience is a strong advantage

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Problem-solving, proactive and decisive
• Excellent communication in English (Arabic is a plus)
• Willingness to travel across the Kingdom and work under pressure

Working Conditions:

• Based on-site; working in desert, rooftop, or remote environments.
• Working hours may extend during critical construction phases.
• Must wear appropriate PPE and comply with site-specific safety protocols.
  
  
  

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Location: Various project sites across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Reports To: Managing Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Solar Energy Field Engineer to oversee the execution and delivery of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar PV projects across Saudi Arabia. The Construction Engineer will be responsible for all site-based construction activities from mobilization to commissioning, ensuring compliance with local authorities such as Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), SERA, MOMAH, and Civil Defense. This role requires strong leadership, coordination, and technical skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors while maintaining cost, quality, safety, and schedule performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Construction Management & Supervision

• Oversee day-to-day site operations for solar PV construction projects (ground-mounted, rooftop, carports, or hybrid).
• Ensure adherence to the construction schedule, budget, design specifications, and Saudi regulations.
• Supervise civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical works (including trenching, mounting structure, cable laying, inverter/MV room installation, and interconnection).
• Review construction drawings, method statements, and material approvals.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Permitting

• Coordinate with relevant authorities including SEC, Municipalities, Civil Defense for inspections, NOCs, and energization approvals.
• Ensure implementation of local codes such as SASO, IEC, IECEx, and Saudi Building Code.
• Assist in final inspection preparation for SEC commissioning and grid connection.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in accordance OSHA frameworks.
• Manage site safety programs, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections and manage non-conformity resolution.

4. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Lead coordination meetings with EPC contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory inspectors.
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports with site photos, S-curves, workfront updates, and look-ahead plans.
• Serve as the client’s primary contact on-site and represent the company in technical and progress meetings.

5. Resource & Subcontractor Management

• Supervise local and international subcontractors, labor teams, and equipment suppliers.
• Monitor resource allocation to ensure optimal productivity.
• Validate daily reports, approve timesheets, and monitor site expenditures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7+ years experience in construction management with at least 3+ years in solar PV projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of SEC standards, permitting processes, and final commissioning procedures.
• Experience with BOQ tracking, project Gantt charts, progress billing, and EPC scope execution.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, MS Project / Primavera, and field productivity tools.

Certifications Preferred:

• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership – mandatory
• NEBOSH / OSHA or HSE Supervisor Certification is preferred.
• SEC Solar Installer certificate is preferred.
• PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification is preferred.
• SEC grid connection and PV system commissioning experience is a strong advantage

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Problem-solving, proactive and decisive
• Excellent communication in English (Arabic is a plus)
• Willingness to travel across the Kingdom and work under pressure

Working Conditions:

• Based on-site; working in desert, rooftop, or remote environments.
• Working hours may extend during critical construction phases.
• Must wear appropriate PPE and comply with site-specific safety protocols.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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• 2-3 (+) years of experience in PV solar system Sales/Presales Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Power).
• Preferred to have design experience.
• Certified by SEC as a Solar PV Installer and Designer.
• Member of the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• PV training certificates from SEC or equivalent are an added value.

• Provide technical sales support and client consultations.
• Design on-grid PV systems per IEC and SEC standards (preferred).
• Prepare SLDs, layouts, BOQs, and PVsyst reports (preferred).
• Use tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, SketchUp (preferred).

• Entry level

• Full-time

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NEOM Green Hydrogen Company Limited (NGHC)

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) is on a mission to make a carbon-free, climate-safe future a reality. We are building the world’s largest plant to produce green ammonia at scale, providing humankind with a cost-efficient solution that will accelerate the worldwide green hydrogen economy. Located in NEOM and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, NGHC will be integrating up to 4GW of onshore solar and wind energy to supply up to 650 tons of green ammonia per day for transportation globally. Operations will go onstream in 2026.

JOB DETAILS

Division: Power Elements (PWE) Operations & Maintenance Team

Reports To: Senior Maintenance Manager – Power Elements (PWE)

POSITION SUMMARY

Electrical Engineer shall be responsible to support and enable a reliable & efficient operation and maintenance of 2.97 GW dc solar PV farm in NEOM region. The main objective to ensure safe, reliable & efficient operation of solar PV farm by ensuring the safety of plant personnel and plant assets.

NATURE & SCOPE

The main functions of this position are:

• Must possess expert-level technical, electrical engineering management skills and knowledge in Solar Plant Electrical engineering tasks, along with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Support the Operation & Maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems from generating station i.e., Power skid to substation in compliance with OEM recommendations and approved schematics.
• Actively participate in plant O&M activities, Commissioning activities & safety compliance workshops.
• Enthusiastic to propose the Continuous improvement suggestion to keep elevating & enabling the best plant O&M practices.
• Proactively develop system and practices to encourage continuous workflow improvements and increase the asset productivity and efficiency.
• Regularly organize workshops to discuss critical issues with proposed solutions based on root cause analysis or revised OEM recommendations.
• Participate in EPC contractor site installation, testing and commissioning activities from O&M perspective.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the team can monitor, maintain & restore the generating stations i.e., Inverters within the minimum time frame by performing necessary, appropriate & correct troubleshooting methods in line with OEM recommendations.
• Assist Construction & QC with inspection and punch lists of installation and vendor packages.
• Review mechanical completion for systems and sub-systems packages.
• Organize and document pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and participate in system performance testing.
• Review and ensure that the Turnover Packages / Final Documentation is complete from maintenance perspective.
• Develop the plant operation and maintenance procedures and work instructions based on OEM manuals, standard industry practice.
• Identify & develop the operational and strategic spares for the smooth and reliable operation of the plant.
• Develop the technical scope of work for contractors or service providers.
• Extend support & supervise the team closely to ensure that the best O&M practices are being followed & well executed.
• Enhance Maintenance planning & scheduling by considering the availability of resources (Tools, Equipment & Manpower) & their distribution in the best possible way to optimize maintenance time & cost.
• Responsible for maintaining the Plant Maintenance KPIs benchmarking.
• Emphasize proactive (predictive & preventive) maintenance to reduce corrective maintenance.
• Responsible for proposing a continuous improvement program, which contributes to safe, reliable, productive & cost-effective O&M practices.
• Responsible for organizing & participating in root cause analysis workshops for any plant issues.
• Responsible for generating comprehensive incident reports for any events occurring in the plant in coordination with the operation team.
• Conduct Monthly review meetings with operation teams to retrospect & discuss the O&M philosophy & performance key points.
• Coordinate & provide the necessary data & documents to the Engineering team for analysis & review whenever requested.
• Supervise & support the commissioning activities to be performed in compliance with approved procedures, method statements & risk assessment.
• Perform frequent surprise site audits to verify that the O&M practices are being performed correctly by the site team as per standard procedures.
• Familiarize & guide the operation team for effective usage of the Plant CMMS system to build the historical database for real analytics.
• Responsible for timely responses to any emergency call-out requirements.
• Expert in identifying & resolving plant issues related to maintenance, operations & performance.
• Proactively monitor the asset condition and recommend corrective measures or life enhancement strategies.
• Deep understanding of electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ensure during shift handover all information, data & records are passed over to the next shift with complete details & accuracy.

Team Management & Training

• Encourage & guide the team towards best O&M deliverables & how company objectives align with each individual employee objective.
• Ensure the smooth scheduling of refresher training programs as per O&M Training Matrix.

Warranty Management

• Responsible for generating warranty claims related to operation to various suppliers under warranty period.
• Ensure required information, data & documents are maintained & submitted to suppliers if requested.

Reporting Matrix & Documentation

• Regularly audit the O&M team to ensure that relevant documents records are well maintained in line with O&M agreement & OEM recommendations.
• Immediately report any plant issues to the line manager and concerned department as per communication matrix within the time frame along with possible root cause, restoration plan & future preventive/predictive actions plan.
• Extend required support & proper communication to other departments & PWEs in a timely manner to ensure smooth & effective operation of the company.
• Keep close & necessary interaction with the site operation & maintenance team to avoid communication gaps & delays in equipment restoration.

HSSE

• Ensure that every site activity is executed with approved procedures (SOPs), WMSRA, Risk Assessment (RA), checklist (if needed) or any other supporting document if recommended.
• Ensure the O&M team & sub-contractors/suppliers obtain PTW for each job and monitor them onsite for HSE compliance mitigations.
• Engage with the site team for identification of new hazards from ongoing tasks or any new task.
• Participate/Assist in reviewing/revising the task risk assessment (TRA) from time to time.
• Participate actively in the emergency response plan as per approved ERP.
• Support in executing emergency response drills.
• Assist when needed in HSE incidents/accident investigation.
• Ensure PTWs for all activities are issued as per approved WMSRA/PTW/LOTO system.
• Ensure the isolation & LOTO procedure for critical maintenance activities.
• Control and manage site EHS by imposing and applying NGHC-EHS policies and procedures.
• Verify the isolation & LOTO procedure for critical maintenance activities.

SKILLS / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS:

• Professional in Microsoft Operating System (MS office).
• Mechanical or Electric/Electronic components fundamental knowledge.
• Solar Plant Performance gaps evaluation & representation.
• Leadership skill, negotiation skills, proactively managing the team of operators.
• Must be able to describe the Plant Performance Issues in a short & effective way.
• Knowledge of Solar Inverters System, Solar Tracking System & Substation Operation & Maintenance preferably HV/MV GIS substation.
• Advanced analytical, technical skills and knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment, as well as instrumentation & Electrical testing equipment.
• Deliverables on Time, Leadership & Adaptability: Be Enthusiastic & energetic to provide required deliverables within the time frame with quality standards.
• Lead & guide the team in line with company objectives & deliverables.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical or Electromechanical Engineering with minimum 7+ years of experience in a solar plant capacity greater & equal to 100MW.
• 4 years’ experience in maintenance of utility-scale solar power plants with minimum size of 200 MW.

DESIRED EDUCATION and/or QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical or Electromechanical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in a solar plant capacity greater & equal to 200MW.
• Various certifications such as CMRP, CAMA etc. will be an added advantage.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Chemical Manufacturing and Renewable Energy Power Generation

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To lead the preparation of complex technical and commercial proposals by reviewing client requirements, developing optimized designs, and ensuring cost-effective solutions. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, validation of technical documents, and customer support during pre-sales and project execution stages.

Proposal Development and Costing

• Review customer RFQs and technical specifications to determine design requirements.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and BOQs by analyzing drawings, materials, and labor requirements.
• Optimize designs for cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with customer needs.

Technical Review and Documentation

• Develop and review technical documentation, including design calculations, schematics, and proposals.
• Validate the accuracy and feasibility of design solutions before submission.
• Ensure proposals meet all quality standards and project requirements.

Customer Support

• Communicate with clients and consultants for technical clarifications during the proposal stage.
• Provide technical support during negotiations to secure approvals and project acceptance.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to align proposal requirements with operational capabilities.
• Support modifications and variations during project execution by preparing revised designs or cost estimates.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements in proposal templates, costing methodologies, and design workflows.
• Keep updated with new technologies and industry trends to enhance proposal competitiveness.

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Job Title: Renewable Energy Expert

About the Role: Copper Quail Global is seeking ahighly skilled Renewable Energy Expert to join our client's team in SaudiArabia. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensiveexperience in renewable energy project planning and execution. The successfulcandidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments andpreparing detailed reports to support the development of solar and wind energyprojects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct desktopconstraints mapping to evaluate potential project sites.
  
• Perform detailed solarand wind resource assessments.
  
• Review and selectappropriate technology and power system parameters to maximize efficiency.
  
• Analyze interconnectionoptions to determine optimal locations for park substations.
  
• Prepare preliminaryCAPEX and OPEX cost estimates with an accuracy of +/-10%.
  
• Conduct Energy YieldAssessments (P50, P75, P90) to predict project performance.
  
• Optimize the electricalpower system based on thorough CAPEX and OPEX analysis.
  
• Develop and maintainsite plans, drawings related to electric equipment, and original AutoCADplans.
  
• Prepare a Basis SummaryReport detailing climatic and environmental conditions, infrastructure,technology selection, electrical design, and potential wind turbinedimensions.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years ofexperience in the renewable energy sector, with a focus on solar and windenergy projects.
  
• Proven track record ofpreparing detailed technical assessments and reports.
  
• Strong ability to workwith AutoCAD and other relevant design software.
  
• Excellent communicationand presentation skills, with proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabicis a plus.
  
• Bachelor’s degree inEngineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees(PhD, M.Eng., MBA) are highly desirable.
  

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with acommitment to accuracy and quality.
  
• Strong analytical andproblem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to workindependently and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
  
• Excellent projectmanagement skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
  

Join us to apply for the Process Engineer (Mechanical/Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency) role at Penspen .

This position is based in Al Khafji, KSA, and involves supporting the development of the energy management system, including:

• Developing and maintaining the energy management system
• Organizing and coordinating its execution
• Optimizing energy efficiency to minimize plant energy consumption while ensuring utility supply stability
• Minimizing disruptions in energy utility supply
• Establishing energy audits and decarbonization programs for rotating equipment
• Analyzing design and operational issues such as oversizing and excessive recycling
• Conducting plant-wide surveys to identify major energy-consuming equipment
• Implementing energy-saving measures, including retrofitting
• Deploying online monitoring instruments for critical equipment to enable real-time performance tracking
• Identifying process improvement opportunities based on best practices and lessons learned

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering or a related field.

Experience: At least 8 years, with 4 years in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or Energy Efficiency for major Oil and Gas or Petrochemical projects.

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