Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Electrical Engineer – Solar PV & BESS

Location:

Rome, Italy

Salary: €80,000 DOE

Working Pattern:
Full-time, office-based with occasional travel

Piper Maddox are working with an established and fast-growing renewable energy developer who are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its technical team in Rome.

With a secured 700MW pipeline of Solar PV and BESS projects, and multiple assets entering construction this year, the business is entering a key delivery phase. The development team manages projects end-to-end — from land identification and technical design through permitting and EPC contract signing — using structured, proven processes that underpin long-term success.

The Role

You will lead the electrical design and preparation of technical documentation for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing STMG technical design activities and coordinating grid connection processes via Terna and E-Distribuzione portals.
Developing MV/HV layouts and single-line diagrams, defining connection strategies and confirming design solutions
Sizing and selecting key components (modules, inverters, trackers, etc.)
Supporting permit applications and delivering executive designs to resolve secondary permitting matters
Conducting feasibility studies, yield calculations, technical due diligence reviews and site inspections
Supporting and mentoring junior electrical engineers
Requirements

Degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering
Experience designing photovoltaic systems
Strong knowledge of MV/HV authorization and grid connection procedures in Italy
Proficiency in AutoCAD, QGIS, PVSyst, PVCase and MS Office
Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations
Fluent Italian and English
Availability for occasional travel
Desirable:

EPC or construction-site experience