Senior Permitting Engineer — Renewable Energy, Milan

Toms Group A/S; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plan

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Senior Permitting Engineer to join the Renewable Energy team in Milan, Italy. You will lead permitting and regulatory compliance for flagship solar, wind and energy storage projects, coordinating with internal and external specialists to keep projects on track.

You will identify opportunities, manage interconnections, negotiate with DNOs/TSOs and landowners, and maintain strong relationships with authorities to secure timely approvals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, with focus on permitting and compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• MSc or MBA will be considered an asset.
• Proven experience with grid interconnection agreements, expropriation processes, and negotiations with landowners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the permitting process by managing documentation, timelines, and relationships with authorities to secure timely approvals for project development, installation, and operation.
• Identify and evaluate new renewable energy business opportunities, including Greenfield and Brownfield projects, joint ventures, and acquisitions, while ensuring compliance with permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate interconnection agreements with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Transmission System Operators (TSOs), and joint ventures related to grid infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to prepare and submit comprehensive permitting documents, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to approval conditions.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships, including local and regional authorities, landowners, and technical teams, to expedite approvals and mitigate risks.

Skills

Permitting management

Stakeholder engagement

Italian language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Senior Permitting Engineer to join the Renewable Energy team in Milan, Italy. You will lead permitting and regulatory compliance for flagship solar, wind and energy storage projects, coordinating with internal and external specialists to keep projects on track.

You will identify opportunities, manage interconnections, negotiate with DNOs/TSOs and landowners, and maintain strong relationships with authorities to secure timely approvals.