Civil Engineer

Date: Apr 14, 2025

Company: Zelestra

Location
Rome, Italy; Palermo, Italy

About Us
Zelestra (formerly Solarpack) is a multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused on large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Headquartered in Spain, Zelestra has more than 1000 employees worldwide and is backed by EQT, one of the three largest funds in the world with $200B in assets.

At Zelestra, we aim to be a solid and solvent company, capable of executing quality and valuable projects for society and the environment.

Therefore, we maintain a firm commitment to contribute directly to the social development of the communities and markets in which we operate, not only through the creation of economic value but also through the generation of quality employment and the social projects we promote.

Mission
Reporting to the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Coordinator, you will develop the engineering associated with the civil design of photovoltaic solar plants under development and construction.

Responsibilities

• Contracting and monitoring geotechnical surveys, hydrological studies, and driving tests.
• Analyzing and interpreting geotechnical, hydrological, and topographical studies.
• Pre-designing the different elements of civil works during the tender phase.
• Designing the implementation of structures and trackers.
• Designing earthworks, hydraulic infrastructures, and accesses.
• Designing the foundations of photovoltaic structures and buildings.
• Preparing technical specifications for the request for tender and/or contracting the civil works.
• Supervising and monitoring the technical solutions of civil works of the assigned projects in execution.
• Collaborating in the fulfillment of the objectives and goals of QHSE established by the company.
• Knowing and complying with the regulations, manuals, and procedures that affect their work.
• Ensuring the quality of the work delivered.
• Definition of economic reports (Computo Metrico Estimativo, Analisi dei prezzi e Quadro economico).

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Public Works Engineering.
• More than 5 years of experience in structural calculations.
• 3 years of experience in engineering companies developing similar functions in the area of renewable energies (photovoltaic plants, solar thermal, biomass, wind, etc.).
• Italian: Native speaker or C2 level; English: B2-C1 level; Spanish (desirable).
• Technical knowledge: CAD 3D and 2D; CYPE/ETABS; MDT; HEC-RAS; ProSAP, Edilus, MIDAs, and similar; Blumatica Pitagora, Primus, and similar.
• Availability for international travel.

• Career opportunities and professional development in a growing multinational company with a highly qualified team.
• Permanent contract.
• Flexible compensation.
• Full working day.
• Remote work 2 days a week.

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, and ethnicity.

JR2040

Let's co-build a carbon-free tomorrow!

Visit us at zelestra.energy