Project Engineer – Renewable Energy (Solar PV & Storage)
P referred location: Northern Italy (Hybrid working available)
Full-time
An established and growing international renewable energy company is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development of solar PV and storage projects across Italy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic development team and play a key role in delivering grid-connected renewable energy projects.
The Role
The Project Engineer will be responsible for the technical development and coordination of renewable energy projects (PV and PV + BESS), including grid connection infrastructure across low, medium, and high voltage networks.
You will work closely with the development team and external engineering partners to ensure projects progress efficiently from early-stage design through permitting and pre-construction.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage preliminary design for PV and PV + Storage projects
* Oversee grid connection and interconnection infrastructure design (overhead lines, underground lines, substations, transformer centres, switching stations)
* Coordinate and supervise external engineering consultants
* Prepare and review drawings, electrical calculations, BOQs, and technical reports
* Manage project planning activities in line with company strategy
* Evaluate development progress and identify optimisation opportunities
* Support procurement activities and cost evaluation
* Estimate project yield generation
* Manage professional relationships with engineering firms, EPC contractors, manufacturers, utilities, landowners, developers, and investors
* Operate within Italian utility procedures (including E-Distribuzione and Terna portals)
Candidate Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Industrial Engineering
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role within Italy
* Strong understanding of greenfield development processes for solar PV and storage projects (site control, grid connection, permitting, etc.)
* Knowledge of Italian renewable energy permitting procedures
* Experience with LV, MV and HV infrastructure design
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, Google Earth and substation basic design software (IMEDEXA or similar)
* Project management capability and strong organisational skills
* Experience with BESS projects is advantageous
* Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
Why Apply?
* Join a fast-growing renewable energy platform
* Work on impactful solar and storage projects across Italy
* Hybrid working model
* Collaborative international environment
* Strong pipeline of development-stage projects