Senior Project Consultant – Solar PV

The Senior Project Consultant – Solar PV projects plays a key role within Fichtner in delivering high‑quality technical advisory services for utility‑scale Solar PV developments, with increasing involvement in hybrid configurations (PV + BESS) across Saudi Arabia and other international markets.

This position is intended for a seasoned professional who combines solid engineering foundations with projects execution awareness, contractual understanding, and practical judgement. The role goes beyond pure analysis: it requires the ability to solve real‑world project challenges, support informed decision‑making, and guide clients through complex project phases under demanding timelines.

Operating at the core of Fichtner’s project delivery teams, the Senior Project Consultant acts as a reliable technical reference for clients, coordinating with internal specialists and international teams while maintaining a clear focus on deliverability, risk, and value.

The role suits professionals who prefer hands‑on problem solving over academic abstraction, who are comfortable working under time pressure, and who appreciate exposure to both local Saudi projects and international assignments within a globally recognized independent engineering consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

Project Advisory & Technical Delivery

• Act as Senior Consultant / Owner’s Engineer for Solar PV projects across development, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

• Lead or review feasibility studies, conceptual and basic designs, technical specifications, and performance assessments.

• Support PPP and EPC tendering processes, including preparation of technical requirements, bid evaluation, clarifications, and negotiations.

• Review and manage technical aspects during execution, including design reviews, site monitoring, testing, and acceptance.

• Support clients in resolving technical, contractual, and execution‑related issues efficiently and pragmatically.

Hybrid Systems & Technology Exposure

• Contribute to technical assessments and optimization of PV + BESS configurations, focusing on performance, operability, and lifecycle value, is an advantage.

• Maintain active awareness of evolving PV, storage, and power plant technologies, with a practical view on bankability and risk.

  Client Interface & Business Support

  • Act as a reliable technical counterpart to developers, investors, lenders, and public clients.

  • Support proposals, technical offers, and expert inputs for KSA and international assignments.

  • Collaborate closely with internal specialists and international Fichtner teams.

  
  

• Market Exposure

  • Primary engagement in the Saudi Arabian and GCC renewable energy market, including large‑scale and strategic programs.

  • Exposure to international renewable energy projects across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe through Fichtner’s global network.

  • Opportunity to work within multicultural, multi‑disciplinary project teams.