Job Description
Wood is recruiting a
Senior Solar PV Consultant to join our Renewables business in
Abu Dhabi, supporting renewable energy, energy storage, and hybrid power projects across the Middle East.
Our Clean Energy Centre of Excellence operates globally, and we are expanding our presence in the UAE to support the region's ambitious energy transition goals. This role will be based in
Abu Dhabi, with opportunities for regional travel and collaboration with global teams.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to deliver sustainable solutions for our clients. Being part of Wood means having access to a vast network of industry experts across multiple sectors and countries. Expect significant learning opportunities to gain a holistic understanding of the renewable energy industry.
The Role
Wood is committed to further developing talented professionals with expertise in renewable energy to ensure the future success of our organization and the energy sectors we support.
As a
Senior Solar PV Consultant, you will be a technical expert with consulting or engineering background working on the delivery of advisory and owner's engineering services for utility-scale solar PV plants for lenders, investors, developers and asset owners. You will also be a technical point of reference for solar data analysis and pre-construction and operational energy yields.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek high-achieving Senior Solar PV Consultants with a passion for renewable energy and a desire to help push the industry forward. Ideal candidates should:
- Have 5-10 years of previous work experience in the solar PV industry in a consultancy, developer, investor or utility environment
- Have meaningful experience working with hybrid PV+BESS systems
- Demonstrate strong technical writing skills, producing clear, cohesive, and clientready reports
- Thrive in multidisciplinary team environments, collaborating effectively across engineering and commercial functions
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Mentor junior consultants and actively contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within Wood
Our Clients and Projects
Within our Renewables consultancy business, we serve a diverse client base across the Middle East and globally, including leading private developers, investment banks, utilities, power generation companies, and technology research centers. Our services span advisory, project management, and owner's engineering across all project phases.
Our specialisms include
solar PV,
onshore and offshore wind,
green hydrogen,
energy storage,
grid infrastructure, and
industrial decarbonization critical to enabling the UAE's and GCC's energy transition.
What We Offer
- Impactful projects delivered to industry leaders shaping the future of energy in the Middle East.
- Technical and personal development resources
- Mentorship and career support
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options where applicable)
- Competitive salary and benefits aligned with UAE market standards
- Private medical insurance and life cover for you and your family
- Global networking opportunities with experts shaping the future of energy
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and respectful workplace
- A collaborative, united direct team where multiple technical experts share knowledge and inspire growth and innovation
Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities
- Lead solar PV projects, providing engineering inputs from initial assessment, through to technical and economic feasibility, development phase, technical due diligence, design optimisation, financing, construction monitoring, acceptance and operation monitoring
- Lead or review independent solar resource and energy yield assessments
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, ensuring solutions meet project-specific constraints and regional standards
- Prepare technical documentation: specifications, reports, proposals, and Employer's Requirements
- Review project contracts and identify technical risks (PPAs, EPC, MSA, O&M agreements)
- Provide technical input for R&D initiatives in solar PV
- Conduct site visits across the Middle East and internationally
- Support integration of solar PV plants with regional grids and infrastructure
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables while maintaining client relationships
Qualifications
Skills / Qualifications
At Wood, we value diversity and understand that no candidate will have every skill listed. If you have relevant experience and the passion to contribute to the Middle East's energy transition, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to equal opportunities and attracting talent from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, your unique skills and perspective could help us unlock solutions to the region's most critical challenges.
Expected
- MSc or Ph.D in Renewable Energy, Solar PV Energy, or a related engineering/scientific discipline
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering/scientific discipline
- Expert knowledge regarding technologies and products used in utility-scale solar PV plants, including PV module technology, mounting structures, solar inverters, balance of plant, and electrical integration
- Demonstrated experience in conducting technical due diligence on infrastructure or renewable energy projects (commercial management, contract negotiation, contract management, permitting, procurement)
- Experience leading technical workstreams or managing multidisciplinary project teams
- Experience engaging directly with clients, lenders, OEMs, EPCs, and project developers
- Familiarity with international standards and guidelines relevant to solar PV design, performance and safety (e.g., IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC 62109, IEC 62817, IEC 62941, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, IEC 603647712)
- Proven competence in reviewing solar PV module supply agreements, EPC contracts, O&M contracts, warranties, and performance guarantees
- Experience with solar PV energy modelling and forecasting with industry-standard tools (energy yield, performance analysis, degradation, revenue modelling, techno-economic optimization)
- Proficiency with solar PV modelling tools and resource platforms (e.g., PVsyst, PV case, SAM, SolarGIS, PVGIS, Meteonorm, NREL NSRDB)
- Solid understanding of technical and commercial aspects of solar PV energy infrastructure projects, including interfaces with civil, electrical, and grid engineering
- Previous project management experience, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication
- Excellent analytical, problemsolving, and criticalthinking skills
- Excellent communication and reportwriting skills in English, suitable for clientfacing and lenderfacing deliverables
- Flexible and proactive approach to project delivery, with ability to work across multiple projects and deadlines
- On-site working experience in utility-scale solar PV plants (construction, commissioning, or operational environments)
- Excellent communication and report writing skills in English
Desirable
- Previous experience in technical consultancy, EPC engineering teams, or project development environments
- Familiarity with technical inputs to financial models of solar PV plants (loss factors, availability, curtailment, degradation, uncertainty analysis)
- Python programming experience for data analysis, automation, or modelling
- Hands-on experience in development, construction, commissioning, and/or operation of utility-scale solar PV projects (stand-alone or hybridised)
- Experience with testing and verification processes (FAT, FAC, grid compliance testing such as G99 or regional equivalents)
- Experience in technical advisory roles for lenders, developers, or asset owners
- Academic background or research in solar PV technology
- Ability to speak Arabic or another language in addition to English (advantageous for regional projects)
- Experience developing detailed design packages on professional software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
- Knowledge on MV and HV substations, grid interconnection requirements, and grid-code compliance
- Knowledge of SCADA system design, configuration, and data analysis (stand-alone or hybridised)
- Valid UAE driving license or willingness to obtain one
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
