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Solar PV Expert / Technical Advisor | Saudi Arabia

  • On-site, Remote
    • Jeddah, Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia
  • Construction

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Solar PV Expert / Technical Advisor to support large-scale renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership across project development, design evaluation, performance analysis, and risk assessment for utility-scale solar PV plants. This role requires strong expertise in solar technologies, engineering analysis, and financial/technical decision support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical due diligence for utility-scale solar PV projects during development and execution phases

  • Review and validate system design, engineering layouts, and single-line diagrams (SLDs)

  • Conduct energy yield assessments and performance simulations using industry-standard tools

  • Evaluate and recommend PV technologies, modules, inverters, and balance-of-system (BOS) components

  • Perform risk assessment and technical advisory for investment and EPC decisions

  • Support project teams in design optimization and cost-performance balancing

  • Analyze and benchmark LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) and project feasibility

  • Provide expert input on contractor technical submissions and vendor evaluations

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EPC, procurement, and project finance

  • Ensure compliance with international solar standards and best engineering practices

Job requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Renewable Energy / Electrical Engineering or related field

  • 12–20 years of total professional experience

  • Minimum 8–15 years in utility-scale Solar PV projects


Technical Skills

  • PV design & simulation tools: PVsyst, Helioscope, HOMER Pro, MATLAB

  • Strong understanding of solar PV system design, grid integration, and performance modeling

  • Knowledge of energy modeling, shading analysis, and system optimization

  • Understanding of financial modeling and LCOE analysis


Certifications (Preferred)

  • NABCEP Certification

  • PMP (Project Management Professional)

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng)


Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking

  • Ability to evaluate large-scale renewable energy investments

  • Excellent understanding of technical and financial trade-offs

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Decision-making in high-value infrastructure projects

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