Solar Energy Engineer

Confidential Company

Hiring Job Title: Solar Energy Construction Engineer

Location: Various project sites across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Solar Energy Construction 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, MOMRA, and Civil Defence. 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, Municipality, Civil Defence, NEOM, or Royal Commission 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 with Saudi Aramco, NEBOSH, or 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, work front 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, labour teams, and equipment suppliers.

· Monitor resource allocation to ensure optimal productivity.

· Validate daily reports, approve timesheets, and monitor site expenditures.