Unlock a Challenging Role as Senior Civil Engineer for PV/BESS Projects
A leading player in the renewable energy sector is seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer to join its Technical Office team in Italy. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality civil design for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment committed to sustainable infrastructure development.
* Main Responsibilities:
* Develop and review civil engineering plans, technical specifications, and reports for renewable energy projects.
* Provide design input and technical support during the permitting phase of solar PV and BESS installations.
* Verify, review, and comment on civil and structural engineering deliverables related to project execution.
* Conduct geotechnical and hydrological studies to assess site conditions.
* Assist in the development of foundation and structural designs tailored to project requirements.
* Identify and implement improvements in design documentation and engineering workflows.
* Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to meet project deadlines and performance expectations.
* Evaluate quality assurance and quality control protocols for all design outputs.
* Support the broader engineering team with technical documentation and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Key Requirements & Skills:
* Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
* Experience: Minimum of 3 years in civil or structural design for infrastructure or energy-related projects (renewable or thermal).
* Technical Knowledge:
o Familiarity with Eurocodes, NTC (Norme Tecniche per le Costruzioni), and other relevant national/international design standards.
o Understanding of geotechnical, geological, and hydrological assessment methods.
o Experience in foundation and structural design for large-scale projects.
* Software Proficiency:
o Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, and PVCase.
o Experience with additional tools such as Bentley MicroStation, STAAD Pro, Revit, or ETABS is beneficial.
* Language Skills: Native or fluent in Italian; good command of English.
* Other:
o Operational independence and ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.
o Chartered engineer status in Italy with the ability to sign technical documents is advantageous.