Civil Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer – Italy | PV & BESS

I’m collaborating with a globally leading renewable energy developer that is looking to hire a Civil Project Engineer with strong experience across Solar PV and BESS projects to join their team in Milan .

With ambitious growth plans across Italy, this is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team and contribute across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage development through to construction and commissioning. The role will primarily support projects in Italy, with some remote technical support provided to other jurisdictions, offering exposure to a broad portfolio of renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as a civil technical reference with a strong focus on Italian regulations, standards and design practices
• Deliver civil feasibility studies and site assessments for PV and BESS projects
• Review topographical, geotechnical, hydrological and environmental data
• Prepare civil layouts, earthworks analysis and CAPEX estimates for civil scopes
• Assess soil characteristics and foundation solutions for fixed and tracker systems
• Carry out preliminary civil works analysis using Civil 3D
• Coordinate standard designs for MV station foundations and site roads
• Review PV and BESS layouts and support RFQ and contract negotiation processes
• Review EPC engineering deliverables in line with local standards and contractual requirements
• Support QA/QC processes, testing procedures, as-built documentation and site visits during construction

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in civil engineering related to PV projects
• Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering , preferably with a renewables focus
• Fluent Italian and strong technical English
• Strong knowledge of Italian codes and standards (NTC 2018, relevant UNI/EN standards, Eurocodes, seismic and hydraulic requirements)
• Experience across PV and BESS project design and construction phases
• Knowledge of PV and BESS technologies (modules, inverters, trackers/fixed structures, BESS)
• Experience with AutoCAD and PV Case
• Understanding of Italian PV authorisation processes
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in cross-functional, international teams
• Willingness to travel within Italy on a monthly basis and possibly internationally
• Strong MS Office skills (VBA a plus)
• Basic electrical knowledge (LV, MV, HV) and QA/QC experience considered beneficial

If the opportunity to lead impactful energy projects in Italy is of interest to you, please apply directly through the link or contact Georgia Sumnall: Visualizzare la mail su click.appcast.io