Expert Engineer BESS & PV– Italy

Skyray; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Key role in Italy expansion

Large-scale European projects

Flexible organisation

Collaborative international teams

Technical excellence and environmental

Job summary

Skyray is strengthening its team in Italy by recruiting an experienced Engineer to act as a key technical expert on large-scale PV, BESS, and HV grid-connected projects in Milan. The role combines electrical engineering, detailed design, and construction support within a small local team, with close collaboration to Skyray’s international engineering teams across Europe.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering, 7-12 years of relevant experience, knowledge of

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering with relevant certifications.
• 7-12 years design/engineering experience on utility-scale PV and BESS.
• Strong knowledge of electrical studies and execution design.
• Fluent Italian and proficient English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in electrical studies and detailed design for utility-scale PV and BESS.
• Coordinate design documentation during development and execution phases.
• Support MV/HV grid connection topics and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with EPC contractors and partners; participate in site visits and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project design

Regulatory knowledge

Languages: Italian/English

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Caneco

PVsyst

DigSilent

Job description

Skyray is strengthening its team in Italy and is recruiting an experienced Engineer to play a key technical expert role on large-scale PV, BESS and HV grid-connected projects.

General Information

• Location: Milan, Italy (partial remote working possible)
• Contract: Permanent contract
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Travel: Occasional (in Italy and abroad)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in engineering applied to renewable energy projects, Italian Engineer License is necessary
• Languages: Fluent Italian, and professional English required (C1)
• Salary: 50-60 k€ (depending on the profile & experience)

About Skyray

Skyray is an engineering and consultancy company specialised in the design, engineering and delivery of utility-scale photovoltaic and energy storage projects, connected to MV/HV grids.

A subsidiary of the Everoze Group, a well-recognised independent renewable energy consultancy, Skyray supports complex projects across Europe, with teams based in Lyon, Lisbon, Bristol and Milan, and a strong international collaborative culture.

Role Objective

As part of the growth of our activities in Italy, we are looking for an Expert Engineer to strengthen our local team and contribute to the development of large-scale PV and BESS projects.

You will join a small and growing local team currently, working in close collaboration with Skyray's international engineering teams across Europe.

The role combines electrical engineering and detailed design activities, project and construction support, and contribution to the progressive development of Skyray's activities in Italy.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Studies & Detailed Design

• Participate in electrical studies and detailed design activities for utility-scale PV and BESS projects;
• Produce, coordinate or review electrical studies and design documentation during development and execution phases;
• Support MV/HV grid connection topics and regulatory compliance;
• Contribute to the preparation and validation of project technical documentation.
• Support technical activities related to permitting and execution phases in Italy

Project & Construction Support

• Support tender activities and project development phases;
• Coordinate technical exchanges with EPC contractors, suppliers and partners;
• Participate occasionally in construction site visits, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.

Collaboration & Activity Development

• Work closely with Skyray teams across Europe;
• Contribute to the progressive development of Skyray's activities in Italy;
• Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of methods, processes and tools.

Profile We Are Looking For

Required Education & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering. (Mechanical and Civil Engineering with vocational qualifications on renewable energy are also appreciated);
• 7-12 years of experience as designer, project engineer, technical support on utility-scale PV and BESS projects;
• Strong understanding of electrical studies and execution design activities;
• Knowledge of Italian electrical regulations and standards;
• Fluent Italian and professional English.

Appreciated Technical Skills

• Experience in utility-scale PV detailed design needed for permitting and construction design;
• Experience in dealing with third parties during permitting phase (PAS, AU) and secondary permitting in Italy;
• Experience with grid connection process with the Italian E-distribuzione and TERNA;
• Experience on BESS projects;
• Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Caneco or equivalent, PVsyst, and electrical calculation/simulation tools (DigSilent).

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work autonomously within a small local team;
• Comfortable in agile and fast-growing environments;
• Collaborative mindset and interest in international teamwork;
• Interest in varied activities combining technical work, coordination and contribution to a growing local activity.

What We Offer

• A key role in the development of Skyray in Italy;
• Large-scale renewable energy projects across Europe;
• A flexible organisation and a human-sized team;
• A collaborative "one-team" culture with experienced international teams;
• A work environment driven by technical excellence, teamwork, environmental responsibility and flexibility.

We welcome applications from all experienced candidates, regardless of age, background or origin. Diversity and intercultural collaboration are key strengths at Skyray.