Senior Technical Project Manager
Pubblicato il 15-08-2026 - X-ELIO in Roma
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 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. 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). Career development in a leading international environment. Yearly premio based on objectives.
Hybrid
Remote work model and additional remote weeks.
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