Job Description

Title: Engineering Manager PV

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.

Description about the Entity:

ENGIE’s Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.

Description about the Project:

Join ENGIE with our project partners in shaping the future of renewable energy with the Solar PV Project (100 KMS from city), a groundbreaking initiative in the heart of Abu Dhabi. As part of this ambitious project, you will be at the forefront of developing a state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 1,500 MW, contributing significantly to the UAE's 2050 goal of achieving a 50% renewable energy mix. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the full lifecycle of the project, from design and engineering to construction and operation, all within a dynamic and innovative environment. This project promises stability and long-term impact. If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a tangible difference, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey.

About the job:

Business Line: AMEA

Reporting to: Construction Director

Primary Location: Project Site - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employee Status:  Permanent

Schedule: Full Time

Key activities and competencies

For the construction of PV plants in the region, ENGIE is looking for an Engineering Manager PV to manage all technical and engineering related matters to ensure successful project execution and delivery of utility scale solar projects in the Middle East. The Engineering Manager PV will follow-up and coordinate all basic and detail design review activities on behalf of the owner during construction of the utility scale PV plants.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and managing with the Owner’s Engineer (OE), EPC Contractor, project company and O&M team the basic and detailed design review process for the assigned PV project.
• To act as an Engineering Manager for PV projects, in coordination with construction management team and providing in-depth technical knowledge in PV technology to the project company and using that knowledge to implement engineering during design & execution stage.
• Develop and implement engineering best practices, standards, and procedures to ensure project quality and efficiency.
• Leads and manages the review of the EPC Contractors’ documents and designs for compliance with the Project requirements
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and subcontractors on delivery of the design documentation to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.
• Coordinate with the Owners Engineer on timely review of the design documentation as provided by the EPC Contractor.
• Develop and implement efficient processes to ensure timely completion of the review of all design documentation including coordination of the document management system.
• Identify optimizations for the solar PV systems, including sizing, layout, and equipment selection.
• Monitor design progress, identify and resolve technical challenges, and manage project risks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a risk register and effective mitigation plans for potential risks to the engineering phase of the Project
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Acts as the focal point for all design and engineering related queries from the EPC Contractor.
• Ensuring only documents and drawings issued for construction are used and followed on site.

Key relationships

Key relationships are as follows:

Internal:

Project Company Management and site supervision team, Employees, Owner Engineering team, Contractors & Subcontractors

Head of Engineering MENA

Solar Engineering Centre of Excellence AMEA

Internal Stakeholders representatives & visitors

External:

Electricity company and Distributors

Lenders Engineer and other external inspectors / auditors.

External consultants

Government and administrative authorities

Required Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Min. 10 years of experience in the solar PV industry, with a strong focus on engineering design and project management.
• Proven experience managing and coordinating engineering teams.
• Strong technical expertise in solar PV systems, including components, design, and analysis.
• 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 Transco for substation and ESF design approval
• 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.