Project Engineer - Saudi National

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.

Our shareholders include Actis, Mitsui & Co, TAEF, and the (IFC) International Finance Corporation.

🔍 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.

This role is designated for a Saudi National candidate in line with Saudization / nationalization requirements. 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.

This is a hands-on role suited to a project engineer with practical solar PV construction experience, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to work closely with contractors, site teams, and internal project stakeholders.

⚡ What You’ll Deliver & Own

You will support the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of solar PV projects across KSA.

You Will

• 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

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must Have

• 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

We would especially like to hear from candidates who also have:

• 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.

You’ll Thrive Here If...

You are likely to succeed in this role if you are hands-on, site-focused, and comfortable working closely with contractors and project teams.

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