15 ott - Milano
GÉNÉRALE DU SOLAIRE
About
Created in 2008, GÉNÉRALE DU SOLAIRE is a French independent producer of renewable electricity. Present across the entire value chain, the group is an expert in the development, engineering, construction, financing and operation of photovoltaic power plants. Driven by innovation and expertise in emerging photovoltaic technologies, GÉNÉRALE DU SOLAIRE provides solutions tailored to each market. In France and Italy, the Group develops, builds and operates ground-mounted, floating, rooftop and shaded solar projects. GÉNÉRALE DU SOLAIRE employs 130 employees across France and Italy. The group generated €100M in revenue in 2025 and forecasts €140M in revenue in 2026 across all its activities.
GDS SOLE is the Italian subsidiary of GÉNÉRALE DU SOLAIRE. Based in Milan, it operates throughout Italy and has a team of 9 people, with a 450 MWp pipeline under development, including 75 MWp already in operation.
Job Description
As a PV Construction Intern, you will join our Construction Team and support the project managers responsible for delivering photovoltaic power plants in Italy. This internship offers hands-on experience in the execution and monitoring of solar construction projects.
Working closely with internal engineering teams, contractors, suppliers and site supervisors, you will help ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with the required quality standards.
What you'll do
As a PV Construction Intern, you will:
- Support project managers in planning and monitoring the construction of photovoltaic plants.
- Track site progress, key milestones, schedules and action plans, and help prepare regular project reports.
- Assist with the coordination of EPC contractors, suppliers, engineering partners and other project stakeholders.
- Review technical documents, drawings, method statements and contractor deliverables with the support of the engineering team.
- Contribute to quality, health, safety and environmental monitoring, including the follow-up of observations and corrective actions.
- Support cost control, change-order tracking, document management and the preparation of meetings and site visits.
- Participate in testing, commissioning, punch-list follow-up and handover activities.
What you'll learn
This position will give you the opportunity to:
- Gain practical insight into the construction and commissioning of utility-scale photovoltaic plants.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across construction, engineering, procurement and operations.
- Develop skills in site monitoring, contractor coordination, quality control and HSE requirements.
- Build project management capabilities in schedule, cost, risk and documentation follow-up.
Contributing beyond your projects
In addition to your project responsibilities, you will contribute to the development and growth of the entire organization by:
- Supporting the continuous improvement of construction tools, templates and reporting processes.
- Sharing lessons learned and best practices with project teams.
- Contributing to technical benchmarks and operational improvement initiatives.
Preferred Experience
We're looking for a motivated engineering student eager to contribute to the energy transition and gain hands-on experience in the construction of photovoltaic power plants.
Your profile :
- Final-year student in Electrical, Energy, Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
- Good understanding of photovoltaic systems; an interest in construction and site activities is essential.
- Comfortable working with technical documentation and project monitoring tools; knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
- Analytical, practical and solution-oriented, with strong attention to quality and safety.
- Collaborative team player with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Able to manage priorities, work autonomously and travel to project sites when required.
- Fluent in Italian and English; French is a plus.
Additional Information
- Contract Type: Internship (Between 5 and 6 months)
- Start Date: 02 November 2026
- Location: Milano
- Salary: between 800€ and 850€ / year
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