Renewables Project Engineering Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Renewables Project Engineering Manager [RES PEM] within the Technical Centre for Power & Utilities [TCPU] to lead and manage the technical delivery of renewable energy projects across the Middle East, Africa, & Caspian Countries.

The role is cantered on Project Engineering Management under Owner's Engineer [OE], Project Management Consultancy [PMC], and Independent Engineering [IE] assignments for utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, and BESS projects.

The successful candidate will combine strong engineering background, structured project management, and client-facing capability, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, schedule control, and effective coordination across disciplines.

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Engineering & Management

Represent the Technical Centre – Power & Utilities as Project Engineering Manager [PEM] / Engineering Manager [EM] / Project Manager [PM] on renewable energy projects under OE / PMC / IE roles.

Lead and manage the technical review and design oversight process across:

• Civil & structural engineering
• Electrical and grid integration
• Energy yield & performance analysis
• Technology, permitting, and compliance

Define and manage project workflows, deliverables, responsibilities, and review cycles.

Technical Review & Due Diligence

Review and coordinate technical assessments including:

• Plant design and engineering documents
• EPC, OEM, and O&M contracts
• Technical inputs to financial models

Ensure technical compliance with:

• International standards [IEC, IEEE, ISO, NFPA, EN]
• Local grid codes and authority requirements
• Identify technical risks, mitigation actions, and optimization opportunities

• Review project management plans, schedules [Primavera P6 or equivalent], and execution strategies.
• Monitor progress against budget, schedule, and scope.
• Prepare: - Project progress reports
• Monthly status updates
• Invoicing plans and technical inputs to claims [as applicable]

• Lead and participate in: -
• Technical meetings - Design reviews
• Workshops with clients, EPCs, OEMs, and utilities
• Act as the primary technical interface for assigned projects.
• Support site visits, construction reviews, and commissioning activities when required.

• Support tendering and proposal preparation for renewable energy projects.
• Contribute to improving internal: - Best practices
• Project management tools
• Engineering workflows
• Knowledge sharing within TCPU

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, Power, or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• Minimum 9–12 years of experience in renewable energy projects.
• Proven experience in Project Engineering Management / Engineering Management for utility-scale projects.
• Demonstrated exposure to:

Solar PV plants

Wind farms

BESS projects [assessment, integration, or execution