Project Development Engineer

ppEnergy Dome provides power and capacity at utility scale. Our CO2 Battery, the core of our technology platform, is a proven long-duration energy storage solution, already operating and contracted across three continents. Right now, we’re scaling fast across engineering, project delivery, operations, and commercial teams globally. Energy Dome is an infrastructure company — our projects get built, our plants get commissioned, and the power we deliver is measured in gigawatt-hours, not press releases. If you want to work on energy systems that matter — and will run for decades — this is the place to build the next chapter of your career. /ph3About the Role /h3pWe are looking for a bProject Development Engineer /b to join our growing Project Development Construction team. The Project Development Engineer will be responsible for leading and coordinating all technical development activities from project inception through Final Investment Decision (FID), ensuring that projects are technically optimized, commercially robust, fully permitted, and ready for execution. /ppThe role acts as the technical focal point during the development phase, managing multidisciplinary engineering activities, permitting support, EPC engagement and tendering processes, grid connection development, and High Voltage Substation procurement and contractor selection. /ppThe Project Development Engineer will operate within a multidisciplinary and international team, supporting projects across multiple geographies and technologies, and ensuring alignment between technical, commercial, regulatory, and execution requirements. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliAccountable for the technical development of projects from concept design through investment approval and EPC award. /liliCoordinate and manage multidisciplinary engineering activities, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and grid connection engineering. /liliConduct technical risk assessments and maintain project risk registers throughout the development phase. /liliDefine and Validate CAPEX, project schedules, and technical assumptions supporting project business cases. /liliSupport permitting activities by coordinating engineering inputs and technical documentation required for approvals. /liliLead Owner's Engineering activities and coordinate external engineering consultants. /liliDevelop EPC contracting strategies and technical bid packages. /liliManage EPC tendering processes, including contractor prequalification, technical evaluations, clarifications, and recommendation for award. /liliLead technical negotiations with EPC contractors in coordination with Procurement, Legal, and Engineering teams. /liliCoordinate grid connection development activities with utilities, TSOs, DSOs, and regulatory authorities. /liliManage the development, tendering, technical evaluation, and contractor selection process for High Voltage Substations and grid interconnection facilities. /liliEvaluate EPC and HV contractor proposals considering technical compliance, cost, schedule, operability, and project risks. /liliEnsure alignment between engineering deliverables, permitting requirements, and execution strategies. /liliSupport project financing activities by providing technical inputs for lenders, investors, and independent engineers. /liliPrepare technical presentations and documentation required for internal governance, investment committees, and Board approvals. /liliEnsure an effective handover of all technical documentation, contracts, assumptions, risks, and engineering deliverables to the Project Management and execution teams at project start. /liliSupport Project Managers during contract execution with technical clarifications, change requests, and claims related to development assumptions. /li /ulh3Technical Requirements /h3ulliMaster's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or Industrial Engineering. /liliMinimum 5 years of experience in project development, engineering management, EPC contracting, or large infrastructure/energy projects. /liliStrong knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering and project development processes. /liliExperience managing EPC tendering and contractor selection processes. /li liExperience with High Voltage Substations, grid interconnections, and utility interfaces. /liliGood understanding of permitting processes, environmental requirements, and regulatory frameworks. /liliFamiliarity with project scheduling, cost estimation, risk management, and project controls. /liliProficiency in AutoCAD and project management software. /liliWillingness to travel for project meetings, site assessments, and contractor engagements. /liliProficiency in English and Italian (spoken and written). /li /ulh3Nice to Have /h3ulliExperience in renewable energy, energy storage, power generation, or industrial projects. /liliPrevious experience with international EPC contractors. /liliKnowledge of a third language. /liliExperience supporting project financing and technical due diligence activities. /li /ulh3Soft Skills /h3ulliStrong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities. /liliAbility to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. /liliStrategic and analytical mindset. /liliStrong negotiation and contractor management skills. /liliExcellent communication and presentation skills. /liliProblem-solving attitude and ability to work under uncertainty. /liliStrong organizational and planning capabilities. /liliCollaborative approach within cross-functional and international teams. /liliCurious, innovative, and open to continuous learning. /li /ulh3What We Offer /h3ulliA competitive salary (base salary €45.000 - €65.000 + Individual MBO + stock options plan + welfare) /liliA fast-track career path in a growing and international environment /liliDaily interaction with international teams and global partners /liliThe opportunity to lead impactful projects in the energy transition sector /liliA dynamic, innovative, and inclusive workplace culture /liliA hybrid working model, with flexibility between remote work and our Milan HQ /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr