Job Description

 

Title: Engineering Manager

About ENGIE

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.

About the job:

Business Line: AMEA

Reporting to: Construction Director

Primary Location: At Site-  KSA (Two sites 300Km Distance):  

Employee Status:  Permanent

Schedule: Full Time

 

Key activities and competencies

• 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.

Responsibilities (Two sites, 300Km Distance):  

• 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.

 

Key relationships

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

 

Required Qualifications

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 are a plus.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic or Chinese language skills are a plus.