Business Development Engineer

Prysmian; Milano; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal vouchers / canteen

Transport/Parking facilitation

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Business Development Engineer to join our Milan office. You will identify and develop new business opportunities in renewable energy, with focus on ocean energy markets, and collaborate with internal teams to tailor offerings for emerging applications.

You will support proposals, pre-qualifications and tenders, engage with external stakeholders, and help build a robust pipeline in both renewable and defense markets, reporting to the Business Development Manager.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, or equivalent).
• Up to 3-4 years of experience in a business development role.
• Basic understanding of energy infrastructure, offshore or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and development of new business opportunities in renewable energy, focusing on ocean energy markets.
• Contribute to market intelligence and tracking industry trends, competitors and technologies.
• Engage with developers, EPCs, technology providers, and institutions to position Prysmian as a key partner.
• Assist in preparing commercial proposals, pre-qualifications, and tenders for new opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to adapt existing solutions or develop new offerings.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities in renewable and defense markets.
• Support client meetings, workshops, and industry events to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Your Contribution To Prysmian's Success

We are looking for a Business Development Engineer to join our office in Milan.

Reporting Directly To The Business Development Manager, You Will

• Support the identification and development of new business opportunities in the renewable energy segment, with a particular focus on emerging ocean energy markets (tidal, wave, floating solutions)
• Contribute to market intelligence activities, tracking industry trends, competitors, and new technologies in niche and fast-evolving sectors
• Engage with external stakeholders (developers, EPCs, technology providers, institutions) to position Prysmian as a key partner in innovative projects
• Support the preparation of commercial proposals, pre-qualifications, and tenders for new and strategic opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, R&D, product management) to adapt existing solutions or develop new offerings tailored to emerging applications
• Contribute to business development initiatives in defense and military applications, supporting strategic positioning and opportunity scouting
• Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of opportunities in both renewable and defense-related markets
• Support client meetings, workshops, and industry events to strengthen relationships and identify new leads

You Are The Right Fit If You Have/are

• Fluent in English and another language is a plus
• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, or equivalent)
• Up to 3-4 years of experience as/in a business development role
• basic understanding of energy infrastructure, offshore or industrial projects
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Decision making attitude, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork skills, results oriented and ambitious mindset

What We Offer

• Type of contract: Permanent Full time
• Location: Milan
• Applicable Collective Agreement: CCNL Gomma, Plastica, Cavi elettrici e affini.
• Job Level/Category in line with the applicable collective agreement.
• Gross annual salary no less than: € 45.000
• The position is eligible for an individual or collective variable incentive based on the achievement of predetermined performance objectives
• Benefit:
• Health insurance
• Meal vouchers / canteen
• Transport/Parking facilitation
• Remote work flexibility

Our Selection Process

Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min) if applicable.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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