Technical Design Manager
Technical Design Manager, Utility Scale Energy Storage | Milan | Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Premio & Benefits
We’re looking for a Milan-based Technical Design Manager to support our Grid and Project Development teams across a growing portfolio of utility scale energy storage and renewable projects in Italy and wider Europe. With Italy’s storage market accelerating on the back of Terna’s MACSE scheme, this is a chance to shape some of the country’s most significant BESS projects. You’ll join a highly capable Renewable Project Development team in a flexible, collaborative environment where everyone is aligned behind the company’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of power system network design, including grid connection applications and negotiations with Terna and DSOs, and support technical and financial optimisation through to financial close and beyond
Lead engineering feasibility studies and drive value engineering to optimise design solutions
Support the design of large scale energy storage plants, including equipment sizing and ratings, technical specifications and general design (SLDs, layouts, etc.)
Review and, where appropriate, challenge EPC and BoP contractor design and engineering deliverables
Carry out power and electrical system studies, including performance assessments for design assurance and transient and dynamic stability studies
Develop power system network design from 380kV down to LV to support engineering design and business decision making
Provide technical and techno-economic analysis to support Business Development and Procurement teams on tenders, including MACSE auctions
Support Project Delivery teams through basic and detailed design, construction and commissioning
Review key engineering deliverables produced by third party consultants and contractors
Own technical design standards and best practice, using tools such as BIM, 3D CAD and Digital Twins
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience in electrical network design with a strong understanding of power system engineering; renewable system design experience is a strong advantage
A solid grasp of power system and renewable connection design from HV down to site LV, including AIS and GIS substations, grid-forming inverters and control systems
Understanding of the Italian transmission and distribution network and Terna connection processes
Knowledge of design requirements for electrical equipment within energy storage and renewable installations, including equipment interference, blast and fire safety, and access and egress for installation and O&M;
Experience with software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, BIM 360, Revit and AutoCAD 3D
Experience in engineering, system planning or consultancy within the energy sector (B2B), ideally in energy storage or renewables
Project management experience, including budgeting and engineering capex management, is advantageous
Fluent Italian and English
A genuine passion for clean energy and our social and environmental mission
The drive to thrive in a fast moving, high pressure and entrepreneurial environment
What We Offer
Highly competitive base salary
Tailored incentive package, including cash bonuses and additional benefits depending on level
A long-term opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic, friendly and people-focused environment
Flexible and hybrid working
A culture built on teamwork, independence, fairness and sustainability, with real support for self-development and growth
#EnergyStorage #BESS #UtilityScale #Renewables #PowerSystems #GridConnections #ElectricalEngineering #MACSE #Italia #MilanoJobs #AccumuloEnergetico
We’re looking for a Milan-based Technical Design Manager to support our Grid and Project Development teams across a growing portfolio of utility scale energy storage and renewable projects in Italy and wider Europe. With Italy’s storage market accelerating on the back of Terna’s MACSE scheme, this is a chance to shape some of the country’s most significant BESS projects. You’ll join a highly capable Renewable Project Development team in a flexible, collaborative environment where everyone is aligned behind the company’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of power system network design, including grid connection applications and negotiations with Terna and DSOs, and support technical and financial optimisation through to financial close and beyond
Lead engineering feasibility studies and drive value engineering to optimise design solutions
Support the design of large scale energy storage plants, including equipment sizing and ratings, technical specifications and general design (SLDs, layouts, etc.)
Review and, where appropriate, challenge EPC and BoP contractor design and engineering deliverables
Carry out power and electrical system studies, including performance assessments for design assurance and transient and dynamic stability studies
Develop power system network design from 380kV down to LV to support engineering design and business decision making
Provide technical and techno-economic analysis to support Business Development and Procurement teams on tenders, including MACSE auctions
Support Project Delivery teams through basic and detailed design, construction and commissioning
Review key engineering deliverables produced by third party consultants and contractors
Own technical design standards and best practice, using tools such as BIM, 3D CAD and Digital Twins
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience in electrical network design with a strong understanding of power system engineering; renewable system design experience is a strong advantage
A solid grasp of power system and renewable connection design from HV down to site LV, including AIS and GIS substations, grid-forming inverters and control systems
Understanding of the Italian transmission and distribution network and Terna connection processes
Knowledge of design requirements for electrical equipment within energy storage and renewable installations, including equipment interference, blast and fire safety, and access and egress for installation and O&M;
Experience with software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, BIM 360, Revit and AutoCAD 3D
Experience in engineering, system planning or consultancy within the energy sector (B2B), ideally in energy storage or renewables
Project management experience, including budgeting and engineering capex management, is advantageous
Fluent Italian and English
A genuine passion for clean energy and our social and environmental mission
The drive to thrive in a fast moving, high pressure and entrepreneurial environment
What We Offer
Highly competitive base salary
Tailored incentive package, including cash bonuses and additional benefits depending on level
A long-term opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic, friendly and people-focused environment
Flexible and hybrid working
A culture built on teamwork, independence, fairness and sustainability, with real support for self-development and growth
#EnergyStorage #BESS #UtilityScale #Renewables #PowerSystems #GridConnections #ElectricalEngineering #MACSE #Italia #MilanoJobs #AccumuloEnergetico