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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

We are currently looking for a Renewables Specialist with hands on onsite experience, particularly during the commissioning phase and/or in live operation and maintenance of utility-scale Solar PV and Wind Powerplants to be deployed within the following months within the GCC area on a short term assignments. This is a fixed term contract, with the view to transform into a permanent position within the ME Nuclear & Power team in the UAE.

Your role

  • Candidates must have been directly involved in complex and demanding troubleshooting activities under real operational or commissioning conditions.

  • With extensive experience managing large-scale projects typically hundreds of megawatts and above is essential; experience limited to small or distributed systems is not sufficient and will not be considered.

  • The role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to identify and assess single points of failure within operating Solar PV and/or Wind plants through detailed system reviews, site investigations, and structured interviews with plant and O&M personnel.

  • Profiles with a proven ability (demonstratable experience) to identify and assess single points of failure, including systematic review of critical plant systems, failure modes, and dependencies impacting power generation will be prioritised. These experts will represent the company at site and act as a trusted technical interface with Clients, Plant Operators, and Asset Owners, requiring proven credibility, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to operate confidently in high-stakes, client-facing environments.

  • Background in regions with long-established utility-scale renewable portfolios (i.e., Europe), where lessons learned from multiple generations of projects have informed best-in-class commissioning, O&M, and asset management practices, will be considered highly advantageous.

  • Preferred candidates will be requested to travel to up to three power plant sites within GCC region for a period of maximum up to 2-3 months in total.

Engineering

Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-152956

Salary range

-

About you

  • At least 10 to 15 years of demonstratable on-site experience on utility-scale solar or wind projects.

  • Both disciplines must with assets of the order of hundreds of MW and above, ideally within the ME region.

  • Proven on-site exposure during commissioning and/or live O&M, including intense troubleshooting.

  • Experienced acquired either through EPC Contractors or O&M'entities.

  • Strong technical judgment to identify single points of failure and system-level risks.

  • Good knowledge of reliability matters and identification of design flaws or O&M gaps.

  • Comfortable engaging directly with site teams, operators, and asset owners.

  • Confident, credible, and professional in client-facing, site-based roles.

  • Solid experience gained in mature renewable energy markets with established best practices.

  • Experience within the ME and GCC regions

  • Track record of applying lessons learned from multiple large-scale projects.

  • Background in owner's'engineering, technical advisory, or asset reliability roles.

  • Experience working across multi-cultural teams, particularly in the GCC environment.

  • Profiles with combined track record in Solar PV and Wind will be a considerable asset.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.

  • Generous annual leave balance.

  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.

  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.

  • Company gratuity scheme.

  • Discretionary bonus program.

  • Annual flight contribution.

  • Relocation assistance.

  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).

  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

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