Senior Renewable Energy Project Engineer

Morson Talent; Milano; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international renewable energy company seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support wind and solar projects in Milan. You'll be the primary technical contact, managing project development, grid connections, and construction support. Ideal candidates have a university degree in relevant engineering fields, a minimum of 5 years in renewable energy, and experience with project management tools. Fluency in Italian and English is required. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic sector.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects, preferably wind and solar.
• Familiarity with Italian regulatory standards and permitting processes.
• Knowledge of solar PV system design and grid integration.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex project timelines.

Mansioni

• Conduct site assessments and constraints analysis.
• Support layout design and energy yield calculations.
• Prepare permitting documentation and liaise with regulatory authorities.
• Manage specific work packages in support of the development team.
• Supervise executive design and technical specifications.

Conoscenze

Project management

Energy modeling tools

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Formazione

University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Renewable Energy Engineering

Strumenti

PVSyst

WindPro

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

We are supporting a leading international renewable energy company in its expansion in Italy. The company develops and operates wind, solar, battery energy storage and is looking to strengthen its technical team with a Senior Project Engineer based in Milan.

This is a strategic position, offering the opportunity to be the primary technical point of contact for renewable energy projects, supporting development from feasibility and permitting through to construction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development

• Conduct site assessments and constraints analysis.
• Support layout design and energy yield calculations.
• Prepare permitting documentation and liaise with regulatory authorities.
• Provide engineering support to achieve timely permitting.
• Manage specific work packages in support of the development team.
• Collaborate with internal competence centers for wind, PV, and BESS optimization.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Coordinate third-party technical contracts and consultants.
• Support MET campaigns and wind resource analysis.

Grid Connection

• Identify and design technical solutions for grid connections.
• Coordinate grid connection processes with DSOs/TSOs, from preliminary requests to physical connection.
• Manage technical and administrative aspects of grid integration.

Construction Support

• Supervise executive design and technical specifications.
• Liaise with equipment and service providers.
• Provide engineering support for equipment selection.
• Support construction monitoring and progress tracking.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects, preferably wind and solar.
• Experience with project management and energy modeling tools (e.g., PVSyst, WindPro).
• Familiarity with Italian regulatory standards and permitting processes.
• Knowledge of solar PV system design and grid integration.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex project timelines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Italy.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function / Industries

• Industries: Solar Electric Power Generation and Wind Electric Power Generation

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