Principal Hybrid Power Systems Engineer

Experience: 12+ Years

Industry: Renewable Energy | Solar PV | Solar Hybrid | BESS

Role Purpose

The Principal Hybrid Power Systems Engineer is the technical authority for the company's Hybrid Energy business. The role is responsible for the engineering, technical governance, operational support and continuous development of hybrid power solutions integrating Solar PV, Diesel Generators (DG), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS). The position provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle while building internal capability and reducing dependence on external technical partners.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Act as the company's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Hybrid Power Systems.
• Implement engineering standards, design guidelines and technical best practices.
• Mentor engineers and build internal technical capability.
• Support business development with technical leadership and solution architecture.

Engineering & Solution Development

• Lead the design and engineering of Solar PV, DG, BESS and EMS solutions.
• Perform system sizing, load assessments and technology evaluations.
• Review and approve SLDs, equipment selection, protection philosophy and system architecture.
• Develop battery integration solutions for existing and future installations.
• Provide technical expertise for system design reviews, commissioning activities, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of EMS platforms.
• Develop and maintain EMS operational strategies to ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective energy generation, distribution, and utilization.

Technical Assurance & Governance

• Approve engineering designs, design changes and technical deviations.
• Lead technical reviews, audits and due diligence of projects and operating assets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, client specifications and engineering best practices.
• Support root cause investigations and define long-term corrective actions.
• Review EMS reports, performance dashboards, and historical data to identify operational deviations and emerging risks.

Project & Operations Support

• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, performance testing and project handover.
• Support operating sites by resolving complex technical issues and identifying performance improvement opportunities.
• Develop commissioning procedures, operating manuals and lessons learned documentation.
• Ensure achievement of plant performance targets related to energy efficiency, system availability, and renewable energy utilization.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve system resilience, asset utilization, and overall energy management performance.

Vendor & Technology Management

• Evaluate technology partners, OEMs and suppliers.
• Review vendor technical submissions and challenge recommendations where appropriate.
• Capture external knowledge and progressively internalize technical expertise to reduce reliance on third-party SMEs.

Technology Roadmap & Continuous Improvement

• Own the technical roadmap for hybrid power technologies including Solar PV, DG, BESS and EMS.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and digital solutions to strengthen EMS capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including procedure updates, operator training, and lessons-learned implementation to enhance operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 10–15 years experience in Hybrid Power Systems, Solar PV, Microgrids or Distributed Energy Systems.
• roven experience in engineering, commissioning and operational support of Solar PV, DG integration and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Captive & Emergency Power Generation Plant.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering reviews and providing technical authority on complex power projects.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or Renewable Energy.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Mining, Remote Industrial Power or other mission-critical industrial facilities.
• Experience working in GCC countries.

Technical Competencies

• Hybrid Power System Design
• Solar PV
• Diesel Generator Integration
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Microgrids
• Power System Studies
• Protection Coordination
• Commissioning & Performance Testing
• Technical Audits
• Reliability & Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering Standards & Compliance

Software

• PVSyst
• Helioscope
• ETAP
• AutoCAD
• HOMER Pro
• DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• SCADA/Monitoring Platforms
• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6

Personal Attributes

• Strong technical leadership and engineering judgment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to mentor engineers and influence cross-functional teams.
• Self-driven with high standards of integrity, quality and safety.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their updated CV to:

Email: [HIDDEN TEXT]

Mobile: [phone removed]

Note

Only those CVs will be considered that demonstrate relevant senior-level experience (12+ years) in the Solar Hybrid/Renewable Energy industry. Applications that do not meet the required experience criteria will not be shortlisted.