Solar PV Expert / Technical Advisor | Saudi Arabia

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

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