Senior Permitting Engineer

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc

Milano

Hybrid

EUR 43,000 - 53,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plan

Meal Allowance

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals, based in Milan, Italy, seeks a Senior Permitting Engineer to drive permitting for renewable energy projects, powering our mission of sustainable energy generation. You will lead documentation, timelines and regulator interactions, negotiate interconnection agreements, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure compliant, timely approvals from authorities.

Minimum 3+ years in renewable energy project development, a related bachelor’s degree, and fluency in Italian and

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, focusing on permitting and compliance.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, engineering, environmental science, or related field.
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.
Fluency in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Renewable energy

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

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

MSc or MBA (asset)

Job description

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, 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.

Job Description Senior Permitting Engineer 30/09/2026 Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Senior Permitting Engineer to join our Renewable Energy team, part of our Energy Division based in Milan, 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 € 48 ,200 based on objective and gender-neutral criteria.

Applicable CCNL: Metalmeccanico

CNA Level / Inquadramento : B3/B2

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

Addition al benefits include:

Group Health Insurance Plan
Meal Allowance

We respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential.

At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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