Senior Commissioning Engineer

Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager – Wind Turbine Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Family Status available)

About the Role

We are seeking a Wind Turbine Specialist to lead commissioning activities for utility-scale wind projects, ensuring mechanical, electrical, control, and grid-interface systems are commissioned safely and perform reliably.

You will work closely with EPC teams, OEMs, and grid operators to deliver successful commissioning and handover of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs).

Key Responsibilities

• Review WTG engineering designs, control philosophies, and grid compliance requirements
• Coordinate FAT reviews and commissioning planning with EPC, OEM, and utility teams
• Lead mechanical and electrical commissioning activities
• Supervise LV/MV energization and first grid synchronization
• Validate WTG controller parameters and grid-code compliance
• Conduct LVRT/HVRT, frequency ride-through, and reactive capability testing
• Review SCADA data, alarms, and event logs
• Troubleshoot grid trips, pitch and yaw faults, converter failures, and communication issues

About You

• 12+ years of WTG commissioning experience
• Strong understanding of turbine electrical, mechanical, and control systems
• Experience with IEC 61400 standards and grid-code compliance
• OEM commissioning authorization strongly preferred
• Excellent troubleshooting and site leadership capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Certified Engineer preferred

Why Apply

• Lead commissioning of world-class wind energy projects
• Work closely with leading turbine OEMs
• Play a key role in accelerating the global energy transition