Project Engineer - Saudi National
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About the Role
Yellow Door Energy is seeking a Saudi National Project Engineer to support delivery of commercial and industrial solar PV projects across KSA. The role involves site execution, EPC contractor coordination, quality inspections, and commissioning.
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Responsibilities
- Support project planning, mobilisation, and site readiness activities
- Review drawings, technical documents, method statements, material submittals, and inspection requirements
- Coordinate day to day site activities with EPC contractors and subcontractors
- Monitor site progress, track issues, and escalate risks, delays, or quality concerns
- Maintain project trackers, including RFIs, technical queries, drawing revisions, submittals, action logs, and punch lists
- Support HSE compliance, site inspections, toolbox talks, permit to work processes, and corrective action follow up
- Conduct quality checks across mounting structures, DC and AC works, inverter installation, switchgear, and grid connection interfaces
- Support commissioning, close out documentation, as built records, O&M manuals, warranties, and handover activities
Requirements
- Saudi Nationality
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; Mechanical, Civil, or Renewable Energy Engineering may also be considered
- 2–4 years’ experience in project engineering, site engineering, or construction coordination for EPC or infrastructure projects
- At least 2 years’ experience in solar PV or renewable energy projects
- Hands on experience supporting solar PV project execution, including site coordination, installation monitoring, quality inspections, commissioning support, and contractor follow up
- Practical understanding of PV system components, DC and AC works, mounting structures, inverters, grid interconnection, testing, and commissioning requirements
- Experience reviewing drawings, layouts, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and as built documentation
- Practical experience with PVsyst, AutoCAD, MS Project or Primavera P6, and MS Office 365
- Willingness to travel regularly to project sites across KSA
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About Us
- Yellow Door Energy is the leading sustainable energy partner for commercial and industrial businesses across the Middle East and Africa.
- We deliver solar PV, battery storage, hybrid energy, and energy efficiency solutions through power purchase agreements and solar leases.
About the Role
- We are looking for a Project Engineer – Saudi National to support the delivery of commercial and industrial solar PV projects across KSA.
- Working closely with the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager, you will support site execution, EPC contractor coordination, technical documentation, quality inspections, commissioning, and project handover.
What You’ll Deliver & Own
- Support project planning, mobilisation, and site readiness activities.
- Review drawings, technical documents, method statements, material submittals, and inspection requirements.
- Coordinate day to day site activities with EPC contractors and subcontractors.
- Monitor site progress, track issues, and escalate risks, delays, or quality concerns.
- Maintain project trackers, including RFIs, technical queries, drawing revisions, submittals, action logs, and punch lists.
- Support HSE compliance, site inspections, toolbox talks, permit to work processes, and corrective action follow up.
- Conduct quality checks across mounting structures, DC and AC works, inverter installation, switchgear, and grid connection interfaces.
- Support commissioning, close out documentation, as built records, O&M manuals, warranties, and handover activities.
What You Must Bring
- Saudi Nationality, in line with Saudization / nationalisation requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; Mechanical, Civil, or Renewable Energy Engineering may also be considered.
- 2–4 years’ experience in project engineering, site engineering, or construction coordination for EPC or infrastructure projects.
- At least 2 years’ experience in solar PV or renewable energy projects.
- Hands on experience supporting solar PV project execution, including site coordination, installation monitoring, quality inspections, commissioning support, and contractor follow up.
- Practical understanding of PV system components, DC and AC works, mounting structures, inverters, grid interconnection, testing, and commissioning requirements.
- Experience reviewing drawings, layouts, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and as built documentation.
- Practical experience with PVsyst, AutoCAD, MS Project or Primavera P6, and MS Office 365.
- Willingness to travel regularly to project sites across KSA.
Strong Advantage
- C&I grid tied solar PV experience, preferably in the 1 MW–10 MW range.
- BESS or hybrid energy project experience.
- Familiarity with SEC standards, municipality permitting, and KSA site execution requirements.
- PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management training.
- Arabic language skills or strong experience working in Arabic speaking site environments.
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