Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Renewable Energy (Solar PV & Storage)

Preferred 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