Iberdrola Italia, for its office based in Rome, is looking for:
A highly skilled Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) with previous experience leading the construction of solar farms. Experience in wind farm construction is also appreciated, including connection infrastructure.
1. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:
Management of project preparation from Investment Memo to start of construction, including:
- CapEx estimation for construction to seek approval or bid auction.
- Planning of the construction.
- Constructability review of projects.
- Regular updates of CapEx estimates and planning.
- Construction readiness plan, including resource securing.
- Facilitate project handover from Engineering to Construction, reviewing all technical and project documentation.
- Review tender documentation for construction, aligning with project contracting strategy.
- Contribute to defining the contracting strategy.
- Provide technical support during tender processes, including review, assessments, clarifications, negotiations, and contractor selection.
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:
Management from start of construction to Commercial Operation Date, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environment, quality, CapEx, and schedule targets, including:
- Preparation and updates of the Construction Management Plan.
- Monitoring planning, CapEx, and contractor performance.
- Management of contractor claims and compliance.
- Technical assistance and interface management across contractors.
- Changes, administrative work, reporting, and stakeholder management.
- Documentation and compliance with company processes.
- Health, Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control.
3. PRE-OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT:
From Commercial Operation to handover to O&M, including:
- Management of commissioning.
- Final compliance checks and handover dossier preparation.
- Closure of contractor management and signing of Take Over Certificates.
- Lead project handover to O&M, ensuring compliance with processes.
4. TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
- Support during due diligences, site visits, constructability reviews.
- Support during development phases, reviewing studies and designs.
- Support to O&M with punch list management.
5. STRATEGIC SUPPORT:
- Contribute to construction vision, policies, processes, and standards.
- Improve construction best practices and standards.
- Assist with regulation and market initiatives.
- Participate in contractor qualification and excellence initiatives.
- Support corporate and LEAN departments for continuous improvement.
6. TEAM MANAGEMENT:
Lead and develop the team, set objectives, manage performance.
7. COMPANY POLICY AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE:
Ensure adherence to company policies, legislation, standards, and ethical practices across wind and solar projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Master of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Energy, Civil, Mechanical).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 5 years in construction of wind farms, solar PV, substations, high voltage lines.
- Experience in renewable projects is a plus.
- Deep knowledge of Italian environmental and safety legislation.
- Knowledge of technical standards (CEI, ISO, UNI).
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of Grid Codes (Terna, e-distribuzione).
- Experience in large utility and multicultural environments is a plus.
TECHNICAL SKILLS / SOFTWARE:
- Construction and project management.
- Solar PV and wind market knowledge is a plus.
- Electrical and civil works expertise.
- MS Project, MS Office, AutoCAD, GIS (plus).
SOFT SKILLS:
- Organizational, reporting, resource management.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Adaptability, analytical thinking, decision-making under pressure.
- Initiative, stakeholder interaction, ethics, confidentiality.
- Budget management and deadline adherence.
LANGUAGES:
- Italian (C2), English (B2+), Spanish (plus).
Our culture promotes inclusivity and collaboration. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of background, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Mobility: Applicants must meet immigration requirements for the country of the vacancy.
Application deadline: June 8, 2025