Lead Engineering Manager, Control Systems

Job description

About the Role: the employer is seeking a Lead Engineering Manager in Control Systems for IBR-based Power Plant Control to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full‑time role requires 5-10 years of experience in control systems for large utility‑scale IBR plants. Responsibilities include understanding IBR plant operation requirements; developing control system architecture for plants >1 GW (solar, wind, BESS, hybrid, large microgrids); ensuring compliance with grid code; preparing detailed functional specifications; managing AGC; designing and tuning control parameters; reviewing power system studies for grid compliance; developing controller models in PSS/e, DigSILENT, PSCAD; testing via RTDS; applying GPS/GNSS time synchronization and IEEE 1588; interfacing advanced numerical meters; managing Class‑A power quality measurements per IEC 61000-4-30; integrating PMU/synchro measurements with PDC/SCADA; interpreting grid code requirements; implementing cybersecurity per international standards; conducting risk assessments and mitigation planning; performing cold and hot commissioning, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis using RTDS

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in control systems for large utility‑scale IBR power plants
• deep expertise in Control Systems
• proficiency with communication protocols Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 104, IEC 61850 Goose
• expertise in power system studies (static, dynamic, transient)
• strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE international standards
• experience developing controller models in PSS/e, DigSILENT, PSCAD
• proficiency with RTDS testing
• proficiency with GPS/GNSS time synchronization and IEEE 1588
• proficiency with advanced numerical meters and measuring devices
• proficiency with Class‑A power quality measurements per IEC 61000-4-30
• proficiency with PMU/synchro integration into PDC/SCADA
• proficiency implementing cybersecurity per relevant standards
• proficiency conducting risk assessments and providing mitigation plans.

Skills