Senior Project Engineer

1. Organization Context:
About ENGIE & Riyadh RHQ ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, headquartered in Paris. The Group operates across power generation, natural gas, water desalination, and energy efficiency, with strong positions in renewables, LNG, and sustainable infrastructure. ENGIE partners with governments, businesses, and communities to accelerate the transition to a carbon-neutral future
In 2023, ENGIE established its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, strengthening its strategic presence in the Middle East. The RHQ drives ENGIE’s regional growth and supports large-scale projects across the energy value chain
Why Riyadh? As one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing capitals, Riyadh offers a unique blend of opportunity and quality of life:

• Modern housing and a high standard of living
• International schools with American, British, French, and IB curricula
• A vibrant lifestyle with global dining, entertainment, and retail
• Strong infrastructure and a welcoming expat community

Join ENGIE in Riyadh — where innovation, purpose, and opportunity come together in the heart of the region

2. OBJECTIVE/ PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Lead and control the day-to-day construction and commissioning activities for two concurrent solar PV projects, acting as the primary site’s authority representing ENGIE. Ensure that all works are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with contractual, quality, and HSE standards. Serve as the direct link between the Project Manager and site teams, proactively managing risks, resolving issues, and safeguarding ENGIE’s commercial and technical interests

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountability/Tasks

• Act as ENGIE’s on-site representative and focal point for EPC contractors and Client operations team.
• Supervise daily construction works (civil, electrical, and mechanical).
• Review and challenge EPC’s schedules and control sheets; verify actual progress.
• Oversee the implementation of quality management plan and familiar with all testing and inspections of materials and works to prepare for delivering 20+ years of reliable and sustainable operation.
• Certify progress for payment and ensure works align with contract scope.
• Proactively find solutions for site challenges and apply integration concepts for resources of the two projects when possible.
• Enforce ENGIE’s “ONE SAFETY” culture across all project sites.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and HSE inspections.
• Ensure HSE compliance and maintain technical documentation.
• Follow Process Safety Management and company IMS requirement.
• Conduct risk assessments, MSRA, and implement safe work systems.
• Ensure permit-to-work, LOTO, PPE compliance across all sites.
• Report and investigate any incidents .
• Prepare and maintain 2-week lookahead schedules using MS Project.
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports with analysis and action plans.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Procurement for critical path resolution.
• Reporting and presenting issues related to construction and commissioning during Project Company progress meetings and any other similar forums.
• Maintain an active Risk Register for both projects; initiate mitigation steps.
• Anticipate issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance.
• Report and escalate major deviations quickly with data-driven recommendations.
• Serve as liaison between Project Manager, contractors, and ENGIE internal teams.
• Supervise testing, energization, and performance verification of systems.
• Understand all contractual test procedures, particularly Performance Test procedures/reports and coordinate/issue reports to the Off taker with the support of Owner’s Engineer/ Project Manager based on Contractors’ reports.
• Ensure SOPs and SMPs are prepared ahead of the COD
• Support preparation of PAC documentation and transition to O&M.

4. JOB REQUIREMENT

Education and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ electrical engineering

Work

Experience

Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in construction of medium to utility-scale solar PV projects (

• 10MWp).

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in EPC supervision, QA/QC, and site risk management.
• Off-grid power, microgrid knowledge.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia would be advantageous.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Good at computing, English skills both oral and written.
• Valid KSA D/L – Mandate.
• Available for full-time site-based assignment and has an ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Flexibility for extended hours and intercity travel between project sites.
• Capability to coordinate multi-national teams and communicate with clients.

Business Unit: LEI RoW Division: LEI RoW AMEA - KSA Legal Entity: GDFI Haradh For Energy Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Company Name: ENGIE Saudi Arabia

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.