Principal Project Developer

Experteer Italy; Corsico; Ibrido; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Principal Project Developer to join their team in Corsico. The role involves overseeing solar and wind projects from inception to construction-ready status, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and liaising with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and extensive experience in energy project development.

Servizi

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Flexible benefits: shuttle bus, canteen, parking, medical check-ups

Professional development tailored to your needs

Competenze

• 8-10 years of experience in energy project permitting/development.
• Deep knowledge of Wind, Solar, and Storage project development.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Mansioni

• Support full development lifecycle of utility-scale solar and wind projects.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders including landowners and government bodies.
• Conduct site surveys and pre-assessment evaluations.

Conoscenze

Project Development Processes

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Writing and Editing Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Formazione

Master’s degree in Electrical, Energetic, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Sciences

Strumenti

GIS Software

AutoCAD

PV case

PVSyst

Windfarmer Analysis

Descrizione del lavoro

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Project Developer to join its Energy Assets & Technology team focusing on solar, wind, and storage projects. This is an opportunity to join one of the Italian most established renewable energy project development teams and help develop renewable energy assets. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.

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The Role

The Principal Project Developer will support the Project Development team across the full development lifecycle of utility-scale grid-connected solar and wind projects, including innovative solutions such as battery storage and green hydrogen, from greenfield prospecting to construction-ready status. The candidate will be the main interface with external stakeholders such as landowners, government bodies, Transmission System Operator (TSO), and engineering designers, as well as internal teams, liaising with planning, legal, finance, and administrative departments. Additionally, the candidate will coordinate the assigned project team.

Our Clients and Projects

It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and society.

With over 25 years of experience in the development, construction, and operation of power plants and waste-to-energy plants, our Project Development team has a strong focus on solar and wind technologies, including agro-PV plants. We are among the most successful companies in the Italian market, with an impressive track record of authorized projects and a multi-megawatt pipeline at various development stages. Our goal is to expand further in Italy and internationally.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects across renewables and emerging energy sectors;
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options;
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion;
• Competitive salary with regular reviews;
• Flexible benefits: shuttle bus, canteen, medical check-ups, parking, insurance;
• Professional development tailored to your needs;
• Global connections with industry experts.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We consider all qualified applicants based on objective criteria, regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics.

We welcome talented individuals to join us. Even if you don’t meet every requirement but have some relevant experience or skills, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can deliver solutions to critical challenges.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in electrical, energetic, environmental engineering, or environmental sciences;
• 8-10 years of experience in energy project permitting/development;
• Deep knowledge of project development processes (Wind, Solar, Storage);
• Knowledge of legal documents like land option agreements;
• Understanding of planning and connection processes for renewable projects;
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills;
• Ability to work on multiple projects under strict deadlines;
• Fluent in Italian and English, both written and verbal;
• Detail-oriented and a strong team player;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools;
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally;
• Experience with GIS software, Autocad, PV case, PVSyst, windfarmer analysis.

Key Objectives

• Conduct site surveys and pre-assessment evaluations;
• Develop wind and solar business opportunities, including innovative solutions like agro-photovoltaic plants;
• Negotiate land and community agreements;
• Manage stakeholder relationships;
• Evaluate project economic viability and financial models;
• Assess integration of battery energy storage systems;
• Prepare technical and administrative permit documents;
• Review project documentation;
• Use modeling software to assess energy production and design layouts.