Electrical Engineering Manager - Solar PV & BESS

VOLT Infrastructure is a company operating in Italy in the development and delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

The company is integrated across the entire project lifecycle, from land identification and early-stage development through engineering, permitting, EPC contracting, construction, and delivery.

Our engineering team plays a central role in ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and optimization of project performance, working within structured and standardized processes that are key to our success.

Role Purpose

The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end technical design of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.

The role combines hands-on engineering activities with technical leadership, covering preliminary design, detailed engineering, grid integration, due diligence, and construction support, ensuring high-quality, optimized, and bankable project designs.

The position is based in Rome.

Key Responsibilities

Preliminary & Conceptual Engineering

• Define plant layout for PV and BESS projects
• Develop overall electrical design strategies and design confirmation (STMG phase)
• Select and evaluate key technologies (modules, inverters, trackers, BESS systems)
• Coordinate yield assessments (e.g., PVsyst) and feasibility studies
• Perform constraint analysis and preliminary design optimization
• Define grid connection solutions and technical strategies

Detailed Electrical Engineering

• Oversee preparation of executive engineering documentation for permitting and construction phases
• Support pre-construction ‘secondary permitting’ process with definitive designs.
• Lead and coordinate detailed electrical design activities
• Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for MV/HV systems
• Perform MV/HV electrical sizing and system optimization
• Integrate civil and electrical design inputs
• Ensure design consistency across all engineering disciplines

Grid Integration & Connection Process

• Manage and support grid connection processes with Terna and e-Distribuzione
• Support grid capacity analysis and connection feasibility studies
• Ensure compliance with TSO/DSO requirements and grid codes
• Interface with authorities through dedicated portals and procedures

Technical Due Diligence

• Prepare and review technical documentation for investment and financing purposes
• Support data room preparation for lenders and investors
• Interface with independent engineers and stakeholders
• Conduct technical site inspections and feasibility assessments
• Review due diligence reports and ensure compliance verification

Cross-Functional & Leadership Responsibilities

• Define and maintain internal technical standards and engineering best practices
• Manage external engineering consultants and technical advisors
• Support and mentor junior electrical engineers, ensuring technical growth and quality of output
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and design optimization

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering
• 5–10 years of experience in utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects
• Strong knowledge of MV/HV electrical design and grid connection processes
• Experience with PV plant design and energy storage system integration
• Proficiency in engineering and simulation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVcase, QGIS)
• Solid understanding of Italian permitting and regulatory framework
• Fluency in Italian and English
• Experience with EPC processes and construction-site support is considered a strong advantage
• Availability for occasional travel
• Registration in the Italian Register of Engineers (or eligibility)

Key Skills

• Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering design
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with focus on optimization
• Ability to take technical ownership and make sound engineering decisions
• Leadership and coordination skills with experience managing teams or consultants
• High attention to detail and commitment to design quality
• Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong motivation toward sustainability and renewable energy transition

What Makes This Role Strategic

• Technical ownership across the engineering lifecycle
• Direct impact on project bankability, performance, and execution success
• Interface between origination, development, and engineering teams
• Opportunity to shape technical standards and engineering strategy within the company