Chief Technology Officer

🚨 Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Renewables | Global EPC Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (OPEN TO EXPATS - Family Status Visa provided) I’m currently supporting a leading global EPC organisation in the renewable energy sector with the search for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technology strategy and technical excellence of its Renewables Division. This is a highly senior technical leadership position spanning Solar PV, BESS, Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind and Hybrid Renewable Plants, with a particular focus on grid integration, power systems, control technologies and utility-scale renewable generation. The Opportunity: The CTO will provide strategic technical leadership across the full EPC lifecycle - from bidding and technology selection through engineering, commissioning and operational support. Key responsibilities include: • Leading specialist teams across Power Systems & Grid Integration, Control & Operations, Energy Yield & Performance, Technical Analysis & Diagnostics, Equipment Engineering and Telecommunications • Providing technical leadership on the integration of large-scale inverter-based renewable energy plants into utility grids • Reviewing and mitigating technical risks during bidding and project execution • Providing expertise across grid codes, power system studies, DMAT, SSCI, SSTI, power electronics controls and grid-event analysis • Overseeing RTDS/HIL testing, SAT, commissioning and technical troubleshooting • Supporting the technical evaluation and selection of WTGs, PV modules, BESS, control systems and other critical technologies • Working closely with utilities, developers, OEMs, consultants and internal business leaders • Representing the organisation at international conferences, technical forums and industry events What we're looking for: ✅ 20+ years of experience within renewable energy, EPC, power systems, grid integration or utility operations ✅ 7–10+ years in senior technical leadership ✅ Deep experience with utility-scale IBR plants >1 GW, including Solar, Wind, BESS and Hybrid Plants ✅ Strong understanding of utility grid operations and international grid codes ✅ Experience with power system studies, grid integration, control systems and operational challenges in weak-grid environments ✅ Direct or supervisory experience with RTDS testing, commissioning, SAT and technical troubleshooting ✅ Strong knowledge of IEEE, IEC and CIGRE standards/guidelines ✅ Understanding of telecommunications architecture and protocols including Modbus, IEC 104 and IEC 61850 🎓 B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics Engineering is essential, with an M.Tech. in Power Systems preferred. A PhD would be an advantage. Show more Show less

20+ years of experience in renewable energy, EPC, power systems, grid integration or utility operations; 7–10+ years in senior technical leadership; Deep experience with utility-scale inverter-based renewable energy plants (>1 GW) including Solar, Wind, BESS and Hybrid Plants; Strong understanding of utility grid operations and international grid codes; Experience with power system studies, grid integration, control systems and operational challenges in weak-grid environments; Direct or supervisory experience with RTDS testing, commissioning, SAT and technical troubleshooting; Strong knowledge of IEEE, IEC and CIGRE standards/guidelines; Understanding of telecommunications architecture and protocols including Modbus, IEC 104 and IEC 61850; Educational background BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics Engineering (M.Tech in Power Systems preferred; PhD advantageous).

Lead specialist teams across Power Systems & Grid Integration, Control & Operations, Energy Yield & Performance, Technical Analysis & Diagnostics, Equipment Engineering and Telecommunications; Provide technical leadership on the integration of large-scale inverter-based renewable energy plants into utility grids; Review and mitigate technical risks during bidding and project execution; Provide expertise across grid codes, power system studies, DMAT, SSCI, SSTI, power electronics controls and grid-event analysis; Oversee RTDS/HIL testing, SAT, commissioning and technical troubleshooting; Support technical evaluation and selection of WTGs, PV modules, BESS, control systems and other critical technologies; Work closely with utilities, developers, OEMs, consultants and internal business leaders; Represent the organisation at international conferences, technical forums and industry events.