Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Solar PV & BESS
Location: Rome, Italy
Salary: €80,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based with occasional travel
Piper Maddox are working with an established and fast-growing renewable energy developer who are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its technical team in Rome.
With a secured 700MW pipeline of Solar PV and BESS projects, and multiple assets entering construction this year, the business is entering a key delivery phase. The development team manages projects end-to-end — from land identification and technical design through permitting and EPC contract signing — using structured, proven processes that underpin long-term success.
The Role
You will lead the electrical design and preparation of technical documentation for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing STMG technical design activities and coordinating grid connection processes via Terna and E-Distribuzione portals.
* Developing MV/HV layouts and single-line diagrams, defining connection strategies and confirming design solutions
* Sizing and selecting key components (modules, inverters, trackers, etc.)
* Supporting permit applications and delivering executive designs to resolve secondary permitting matters
* Conducting feasibility studies, yield calculations, technical due diligence reviews and site inspections
* Supporting and mentoring junior electrical engineers
Requirements
* Degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering
* Experience designing photovoltaic systems
* Strong knowledge of MV/HV authorization and grid connection procedures in Italy
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, QGIS, PVSyst, PVCase and MS Office
* Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations
* Fluent Italian and English
* Availability for occasional travel
Desirable:
* EPC or construction-site experience