Quality Engineer

About ENGIE

ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.

Description About The Entity

ENGIE’s Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.

Description About The Project

Join ENGIE with our project partners in shaping the future of renewable energy with the Solar PV Project (100 KMS from city), a groundbreaking initiative in the heart of Abu Dhabi. As part of this ambitious project, you will be at the forefront of developing a state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 1,500 MW, contributing significantly to the UAE's 2050 goal of achieving a 50% renewable energy mix. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the full lifecycle of the project, from design and engineering to construction and operation, all within a dynamic and innovative environment. This project promises stability and long-term impact. If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a tangible difference, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey. 

About The Job

Business Line: AMEA

Reporting to: Construction Director

Primary Location: Project Site - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Level: (Hay Level )

Employee Status: Project basis

Schedule: Full Time

Key activities and competencies

Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, and validation of the Project Quality Management System to ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with ENGIE’s corporate policies, contractual requirements, and international quality standards. This role ensures effective quality control from engineering through to commissioning and Responsibilities:

• Develop the Project QA Manual, define project-specific quality objectives, and implement project QA/QC procedures.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Project QA/QC system, including internal and external audits.
• Review and approve the EPC Contractor’s and subcontractors’ Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Establish the project audit program and lead audits across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Implement a comprehensive inspection and testing strategy, covering the full lifecycle of PV plant construction.
• Supervise inspection activities across engineering offices, vendor premises, and site installations.
• Ensure proper implementation of document control in coordination with the Document Control Manager.
• Encourage the use of new digital tools and best practices for quality management in renewable energy projects.
• Lead root cause analysis and non-conformance resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all quality deliverables are aligned with client expectations and applicable codes and standards.
• Monitor quality KPIs and report findings to senior management.
• Provide quality-related inputs to project reports, progress reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support the commissioning and handover team in ensuring quality records and documentation are complete and accurate.
• Coordinate necessary FATs and SATs with respective vendors and service providers.
• Ensure that all necessary quality checks, commissioning and testing requirements as per Project Agreements are fully complied with from QA/QC perspective.
• Verify that all incoming materials meet technical specifications through inspection and documentation control (e.g., Mill Certificates, FATs).
• Manage and track the status of site punch lists and quality walk-downs throughout the construction and commissioning phases.
• Support training and awareness sessions for site supervisors and subcontractors on project quality standards and inspection protocols.
  
  
  

Key relationships

Internal

Key relationships are as follows:

• Project Director and Project Management Team
• HSE Manager
• Construction & Commissioning Teams
• Engineering, Procurement & Document Control Teams
• Owner’s Engineer
  
  
  

External

• EPC Contractor and Subcontractors’ Quality Teams
• Vendors and Equipment Manufacturer
• Third-party inspection agences
• Government and certifying authorities (e.g., for PAC/FAC sign-off)
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Experience: Minimum 8 years’ experience (including GCC experience) in project quality management, including:

• Strong background in QA/QC implementation across large-scale EPC projects.
• Experience in solar PV projects, including tracker, module, inverter, and cable installations.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and applicable international quality standards for renewable energy.
• Experience conducting and managing quality audits across design, manufacturing, and site execution phases.
• Hands-on experience with non-conformance management and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of testing and commissioning procedures specific to solar PV plants.
• Worked on projects with high volumes of civil and electrical interfaces.
• Familiarity with the quality requirements of solar balance of system (BOS) components.
• Experience in quality oversight for substation integration and SCADA systems.
• Ability to implement quality tools .
• Past involvement in PAC, FAC, and final project quality dossier preparation.
• Exposure to stakeholder management for quality deliverables, including client and lenders’ engineers.
• Direct experience with quality inspection of single-axis tracker systems and PV module alignment.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures for DC cable routing, combiner boxes, and string testing in large-scale solar fields.
• Oversight of material inspection and testing for pile foundations, including concrete works for inverter stations.
• Participated in the development and delivery of QA documentation packages for governmental approvals or grid authority inspections (e.g., Transco, DEWA).
  
  
  

Business Unit: GBU Renewables

Division: REN AMEA - GCC & Pak

Legal Entity: INTERNATIONAL POWER S.A., DUBAI BRANCH

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree