Chief Engineer - Grid Connection and Interconnection

About the role

A full-time Chief Engineer position based in Morocco, focused on grid connection and interconnection for renewable energy projects. The role covers technical assessment, study coordination, consultant management and support of project development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead grid connection and interconnection activities for renewable energy projects.
• Assess grid capacity, connection options and technical constraints affecting project development.
• Support project siting, capacity sizing and technical design decisions.
• Coordinate and review grid connection studies, power system studies and technical due diligence reports.
• Manage external engineering consultants and technical advisors.
• Negotiate technical requirements related to grid connection and network access.
• Monitor regulatory and technical developments in the power sector and identify technical risks with recommendations.
• Build and maintain technical knowledge of transmission networks and renewable energy integration.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the power, utilities or renewable energy sector.
• Experience supporting solar, wind, energy storage or other power generation projects.
• Previous experience with grid connection studies, interconnection processes or transmission planning is highly desirable; experience with developers, utilities, engineering consultancies or IPPs is preferred.
• Fluent French and English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of power systems and transmission networks.
• Familiarity with load flow analysis, grid impact assessments and power system studies.
• Ability to review and challenge technical studies produced by external consultants.
• Understanding of grid integration challenges for renewable energy projects.
• Technical and analytical skills, commercial awareness, stakeholder management and communication skills.