PV & BESS Design Engineer - Solar Grid Layouts

Volt Infrastructure; Roma; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Volt Infrastructure in Italy is seeking a junior electrical engineer to support the design of utility-scale PV and BESS projects. You will prepare layouts, drawings, and grid connection documentation, learning the full development cycle from permitting to execution, collaborating with development and permitting teams and external designers.

The role emphasizes hands-on drafting in AutoCAD, GIS mapping in QGIS, and simulations with PVsyst/PVCase, with opportunities to progress toward a Project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering.
• 18+ months PV or BESS design experience.
• Experience preparing STMG applications using Terna/e-distribuzione portals.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, QGIS, MS Office; PVsyst or PVCase on real projects.
• Knowledge of CEI 0-16/0-21 Italian standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary plant layouts in AutoCAD based on site data and constraints.
• Prepare HV-MV single-line diagrams, technical drawings and reports for permitting.
• Prepare and upload STMG application documentation through Terna/e-distribuzione portals.
• Run PVsyst/PVCase simulations and power checks for different layouts.
• Support sizing and selection of modules, inverters and trackers.
• Map constraints and grid infrastructure in QGIS for feasibility studies.
• Participate in site visits and technical meetings with colleagues.
• Maintain technical archives: drawing registers and revision history.

Skills

AutoCAD

QGIS

PVCase

PVsyst

MS Office

Italian language

English language

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering

Tools

Terna/e-distribuzione portals

STMG portals

Python

Excel advanced

Job description

Volt Infrastructure in Italy is seeking a junior electrical engineer to support the design of utility-scale PV and BESS projects. You will prepare layouts, drawings, and grid connection documentation, learning the full development cycle from permitting to execution, collaborating with development and permitting teams and external designers.

The role emphasizes hands-on drafting in AutoCAD, GIS mapping in QGIS, and simulations with PVsyst/PVCase, with opportunities to progress toward a Project