Senior Technical Project Manager

X-ELIO; Roma; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ticket Restaurant

MetaSalute

Yearly bonus based on objectives

Hybrid Remote work model

Job summary

X-ELIO, a Brookfield-owned global renewable energy leader based in Rome, Italy, seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee engineering activities for utility-scale PV and BESS projects throughout development, design, construction, and commissioning.

You will lead technical reviews, coordinate with EPCs and lenders, ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards, optimize CAPEX, and mentor diverse engineering teams while reporting to the Engineering & Construction Manager Italy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering.
• 5+ years as Engineering Manager or Senior Engineering Lead.
• Experience in PV/BESS projects across full lifecycle.
• English and Italian proficiency.
• Experience with co-developers, EPCs, and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering for PV and BESS from development to commissioning.
• Act as technical reference for grid connection and layout optimization.
• Support permitting, due diligence, and M&A processes.
• Validate designs from co-developers and EPCs.
• Review RFIs and design changes; support commissioning.
• Ensure IEC/IEEE standards and bankability compliance.
• Drive CAPEX optimization and techno-economic analysis.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Lead BESS-specific sizing, integration, and grid code compliance.
• Manage technical interfaces with EPCs, grid operators, lenders, authorities.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Prepare technical reports for management and investors.

Skills

Engineering leadership

CAPEX analysis

PV/BESS knowledge

International teams

MS Office

English & Italian

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you ready to join a leading global renewable energy company that is making a positive impact on the world? We are X-ELIO, a Brookfield-owned company and a global leader in the renewable energy sector; with over 3 GW of renewable projects (solar/BESS) built, we currently operate in 12 countries and have a development pipeline of 12 GW of solar and 14 GW of BESS capacity, and we are looking for you!

• Reporting to: Engineering & Construction Manager Italy
• Based in: Rome, Italy
• Open opportunity: Senior Technical Project Manager Manager

The selected professional will be responsible for leading and overseeing all engineering activities related to utility-scale photovoltaic and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Italy, covering the full project lifecycle: development, design, construction, and commissioning.

What will you do?

• Lead engineering for PV and BESS projects from early-stage to development, permitting, construction, and commissioning
• Act as technical reference for grid connection, layout optimization, yield assessments, and technology selection
• Support permitting, due diligence, and M&A processes
• Validate designs from co-developers, consultants, and EPCs
• Review RFIs and design changes; supporting commissioning and performance validation
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and bankability requirements
• Drive CAPEX optimization and support investment decisions with technical-economic analysis
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and commercial teams
• Lead BESS-specific engineering: sizing, integration, safety compliance, and grid code requirements
• Manage technical interfaces with EPCs, grid operators, lenders, and authorities
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Prepare technical reports for management and investors

What do we need?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Engineering Manager or Senior Engineering Lead in utility-scale PV and/or BESS projects.
• Proven experience in project development, design review, CAPEX analysis, and construction-phase engineering management.
• Strong knowledge of PV and BESS technologies, grid integration, and EPC project execution.
• Experience working with co-developers, EPC contractors, and international project teams.
• Proficiency in English and Italian. Knowledge of Spanish will be considered a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point).

What do we offer?

• Career development in a leading international environment.
• Yearly bonus based on objectives.
• Hybrid Remote work model and additional remote weeks.
• Ticket Restaurant.
• MetaSalute.

Join a team of passionate and talented individuals making a positive impact in the world!

At X-ELIO, we are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to a fair and unbiased hiring process that respects individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other personal characteristics. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications