Project engineer
Pubblicato il 01-10-2026 - X-ELIO in Italia
Are you ready to join a leading global renewable energy company that is making a positive impact on the world? 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 Manager Based in: Roma, Italy Open opportunity: Project Engineer In this role, the selected professional will bring solar projects to life by designing high-performing PV power plants, contributing to feasibility studies, and overseeing construction designs and technical documentation from concept to delivery. What will you do? Optimal design of photovoltaic installations to schematic and detailed design documentation, including calculations, specifications, and drawings.
Handle interconnection process with the utility. Quantity Survey and budgeting of designs to produce the design BOQ.
Control the legal and technical processing of photovoltaic projects in the portfolio. Manage and communicate engineering/technical input to site evaluation and characterization. Oversee and manage the PV technical layout during the greenfield, origination, and RTB process, ensuring feasibility and optimization at each stage.
Represent X-ELIO in meetings, negotiation with clients, EPC contractors, suppliers, consultants, utilities, and regulatory authorities. Assess different locations and/or projects through site visits. What do we need? BEng, with focus on Electrical or Energy engineering. A master's degree in Photovoltaic, Renewable Energy or similar would be considered a plus. Minimum 2 years of experience in the design of photovoltaic power plants. Familiar with international Standards for solar PV systems, and other relevant standards.
Computer/Design Software literacy: MS Office, including advanced MS Excel, Auto CAD, solar resource analysis software: PVSyst (man