Expert Engineer - Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS
Skyray is recruiting an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects in Italy. Your core expertise is the electrical design of ground-mounted solar PV plants, with the ability to independently produce and review detailed design documentation.
General Information
- Position: Expert Engineer – PV & BESS
- Location: Milan, Italy (partial remote working possible)
- Contract: Permanent contract
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Travel: Occasional (in Italy and abroad)
- Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience, including hands-on electrical design of utility-scale, ground-mounted solar PV projects.
- Languages: Fluent Italian, and professional English required (C1)
- Contractual Framework: CCNL Metalmeccanico
- Salary: 50-60 k€ (depending on the profile & experience)
- Benefits: Buoni pasto vouchers
About Skyray
Skyray is an engineering and consultancy company specialised in the design, engineering and delivery of utility-scale photovoltaic and energy storage projects, connected to MV/HV grids.
A subsidiary of the Everoze Group, a well-recognised independent renewable energy consultancy, Skyray supports complex projects across Europe, with teams based in Lyon, Lisbon, Bristol and Milan, and a strong international collaborative culture.
Role Objective
Your main responsibility will be to produce and review electrical designs for utility-scale solar PV projects in Italy, from development through to construction.
You will combine hands-on design work with technical reviews and coordination with EPC contractors, suppliers and project partners. You will join our growing Italian team and work closely with Skyray’s engineering teams across Europe.
Experience in BESS or HV engineering is welcome, but expertise in every technical area is not required.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Studies & Detailed Design
- Participate in electrical studies and detailed design activities for utility-scale PV and BESS projects;
- Produce, coordinate or review electrical studies and design documentation during development and execution phases;
- Support MV/HV grid connection topics and regulatory compliance;
- Contribute to the preparation and validation of project technical documentation.
- Support technical activities related to permitting and execution phases in Italy
Project & Construction Support
- Support tender activities and project development phases;
- Coordinate technical exchanges with EPC contractors, suppliers and partners;
- Participate occasionally in construction site visits, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
Collaboration & Activity Development
- Work closely with Skyray teams across Europe;
- Contribute to the progressive development of Skyray’s activities in Italy;
- Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of methods, processes and tools.
Profile We Are Looking For
Required Education & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering. (Mechanical and Civil Engineering with vocational qualifications on renewable energy are also appreciated);
- 5-10 years of experience as designer, project engineer, technical support on utility-scale PV and BESS projects;
- Ability to independently produce and review detailed electrical design documentation.
- Working knowledge of Italian electrical standards and requirements applicable to PV projects.
- Practical experience with AutoCAD and relevant electrical calculation tools.
- Fluent Italian and professional English.
Appreciated Technical Skills
- Experience in utility-scale PV detailed design needed for permitting and construction design;
- Experience in dealing with third parties during permitting phase (PAS, AU) and secondary permitting in Italy;
- Experience with grid connection process with the Italian E-distribuzione and TERNA;
- Experience on BESS projects;
- Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Caneco or equivalent, PVsyst, and electrical calculation/simulation tools (DigSilent).
Personal Qualities
- Ability to work autonomously within a small local team;
- Comfortable in agile and fast-growing environments;
- Collaborative mindset and interest in international teamwork;
- Interest in varied activities combining technical work, coordination and contribution to a growing local activity.
What We Offer
- A key role in the development of Skyray in Italy;
- Large-scale renewable energy projects across Europe;
- A flexible organisation and a human-sized team;
- A collaborative “one-team” culture with experienced international teams;
- A work environment driven by technical excellence, teamwork, environmental responsibility and flexibility.
We welcome applications from all experienced candidates, regardless of age, background or origin. Diversity and intercultural collaboration are key strengths at Skyray.
Application
Please send your CV (and a short motivation paragraph) to: (email hidden) In a few lines, please describe one or two utility-scale PV projects you have worked on, specifying the project size, your personal involvement in electrical design, and the deliverables you produced or reviewed.
We will contact you following the review of your application. A first remote interview will take place, followed by a second discussion to confirm mutual interest.
General Information
- Position: Expert Engineer – PV & BESS
- Location: Milan, Italy (partial remote working possible)
- Contract: Permanent contract
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Travel: Occasional (in Italy and abroad)
- Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience, including hands-on electrical design of utility-scale, ground-mounted solar PV projects.
- Languages: Fluent Italian, and professional English required (C1)
- Contractual Framework: CCNL Metalmeccanico
- Salary: 50-60 k€ (depending on the profile & experience)
- Benefits: Buoni pasto vouchers
About Skyray
Skyray is an engineering and consultancy company specialised in the design, engineering and delivery of utility-scale photovoltaic and energy storage projects, connected to MV/HV grids.
A subsidiary of the Everoze Group, a well-recognised independent renewable energy consultancy, Skyray supports complex projects across Europe, with teams based in Lyon, Lisbon, Bristol and Milan, and a strong international collaborative culture.
Role Objective
Your main responsibility will be to produce and review electrical designs for utility-scale solar PV projects in Italy, from development through to construction.
You will combine hands-on design work with technical reviews and coordination with EPC contractors, suppliers and project partners. You will join our growing Italian team and work closely with Skyray’s engineering teams across Europe.
Experience in BESS or HV engineering is welcome, but expertise in every technical area is not required.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Studies & Detailed Design
- Participate in electrical studies and detailed design activities for utility-scale PV and BESS projects;
- Produce, coordinate or review electrical studies and design documentation during development and execution phases;
- Support MV/HV grid connection topics and regulatory compliance;
- Contribute to the preparation and validation of project technical documentation.
- Support technical activities related to permitting and execution phases in Italy
Project & Construction Support
- Support tender activities and project development phases;
- Coordinate technical exchanges with EPC contractors, suppliers and partners;
- Participate occasionally in construction site visits, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
Collaboration & Activity Development
- Work closely with Skyray teams across Europe;
- Contribute to the progressive development of Skyray’s activities in Italy;
- Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of methods, processes and tools.
Profile We Are Looking For
Required Education & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering. (Mechanical and Civil Engineering with vocational qualifications on renewable energy are also appreciated);
- 5-10 years of experience as designer, project engineer, technical support on utility-scale PV and BESS projects;
- Ability to independently produce and review detailed electrical design documentation.
- Working knowledge of Italian electrical standards and requirements applicable to PV projects.
- Practical experience with AutoCAD and relevant electrical calculation tools.
- Fluent Italian and professional English.
Appreciated Technical Skills
- Experience in utility-scale PV detailed design needed for permitting and construction design;
- Experience in dealing with third parties during permitting phase (PAS, AU) and secondary permitting in Italy;
- Experience with grid connection process with the Italian E-distribuzione and TERNA;
- Experience on BESS projects;
- Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Caneco or equivalent, PVsyst, and electrical calculation/simulation tools (DigSilent).
Personal Qualities
- Ability to work autonomously within a small local team;
- Comfortable in agile and fast-growing environments;
- Collaborative mindset and interest in international teamwork;
- Interest in varied activities combining technical work, coordination and contribution to a growing local activity.
What We Offer
- A key role in the development of Skyray in Italy;
- Large-scale renewable energy projects across Europe;
- A flexible organisation and a human-sized team;
- A collaborative “one-team” culture with experienced international teams;
- A work environment driven by technical excellence, teamwork, environmental responsibility and flexibility.
We welcome applications from all experienced candidates, regardless of age, background or origin. Diversity and intercultural collaboration are key strengths at Skyray.
Application
Please send your CV (and a short motivation paragraph) to: (email hidden) In a few lines, please describe one or two utility-scale PV projects you have worked on, specifying the project size, your personal involvement in electrical design, and the deliverables you produced or reviewed.
We will contact you following the review of your application. A first remote interview will take place, followed by a second discussion to confirm mutual interest.