Senior Permitting Engineer

Metlen Plc; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals in Milan, Italy, seeks a Senior Permitting Engineer to drive permitting for renewable energy projects and ensure regulatory compliance. You will lead documentation, timelines, and liaison with authorities while negotiating grid interconnections with DNOs/TSOs and JV partners.

Requirements include 3+ years in renewable energy development, a related bachelor's degree, and fluency in Italian and English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of renewable energy project development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, engineering, environmental science, or related fields.
• MSc or MBA will be considered an asset.
• Proven experience with grid interconnection agreements and negotiations with landowners.
• Fluency in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and evaluating new renewable energy business opportunities, including Greenfield and Brownfield projects, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
• Leading the permitting process by managing documentation, timelines, and relationships with authorities to secure timely approvals.
• Negotiating interconnection agreements with DNOs, TSOs, and JVs related to grid infrastructure.
• Collaborating with internal and external teams to prepare and submit permitting documents with regulatory compliance.
• Maintaining stakeholder relationships with local/regional authorities, landowners, and technical teams to expedite approvals.

Skills

Renewable energy project development

Permitting & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Grid interconnection negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

MSc or MBA (asset)

Job description

At METLEN, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently looking for aSenior Permitting Engineer to join our Renewable Energy team, part of our Energy Division based inMilan, Italy

By joining this role, you’ll play a vital role in driving the permitting processes that power our renewable energy projects, contributing to our mission of sustainable energy generation.

Your role will encompass:

Identifying and evaluating new renewable energy business opportunities, including Greenfield and Brownfield projects, joint ventures, and acquisitions, while ensuring compliance with permitting and regulatory requirements

Leading the permitting process by managing documentation, timelines, and relationships with authorities to secure timely approvals for project development, installation, and operation

Negotiating interconnection agreements with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Transmission System Operators (TSOs), and joint ventures related to grid infrastructure

Collaborating with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to prepare and submit comprehensive permitting documents, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to approval conditions

Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, including local and regional authorities, landowners, and technical teams, to expedite approvals and mitigate risks

What you bring to the role:

3+years of experience in renewable energy project development, with a strong focus on permitting and compliance

A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, engineering, environmental science, or related fields

MSc or MBA will be considered an asset

Proven experience with grid interconnection agreements, expropriation processes, and negotiations with landowners

Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, BESS, etc.), local regulations, and technical configurations

Exceptional networking skills with local and regulatory authorities

Fluency in Italian and English

Compensation & Contractual Framework

The starting gross annual salary (RAL) for this position is €42,000 based on objective and gender-neutral criteria.

The final compensation may reflect the candidate’s relevant experience and competencies, in line with the Company’s remuneration framework.

Additional benefits include:

Group Health Insurance Plan

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