Senior Technical Project Manager

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

Open opportunity:
Senior Technical Project Manager Manager

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.

What will you do?

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).

What do we offer?

Career development in a leading international environment.

Yearly bonus based on objectives.

Hybrid Remote work model and additional remote weeks.

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Join a team of passionate and talented individuals making a positive impact in the world!
At X-ELIO, we are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to a fair and unbiased hiring process that respects individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other personal characteristics. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications