Brightsmith is supporting an international renewable energy company to hire a Senior Engineering Manager in Italy. The company develops and operates wind, solar, energy storage and power-to-X projects across Europe and is now growing its presence in the Italian market.
This role offers the opportunity to take a leading position in the technical development of renewable energy projects in Italy — working within a collaborative, fast-growing environment that combines local knowledge with strong international expertise.
What Makes This Role Stand Out

Act as the main technical point of contact for renewable energy projects in Italy
Involvement across the full lifecycle – from site screening and feasibility to ready‑to‑build
Work on both wind and solar PV projects, with a strong focus on wind
Collaborate with internal competence centres across Europe and external consultants
Join a small, entrepreneurial team where flexibility and initiative are valued

Key Responsibilities

Support origination and development teams with site and constraints analysis
Prepare and optimise project layouts and energy yield assessments
Coordinate technical input from internal experts and external consultants
Manage met campaigns and contribute to grid connection strategy and design
Liaise with GIS analysts and review geospatial data for project feasibility
Provide technical support through permitting and up to construction handover
Ensure compliance with technical, environmental and safety standards
Contribute to general project management activities within a small team

Who We Are Looking For

Minimum 5 years’ experience in renewable energy project engineering (wind and / or solar PV)
Background in mechanical, electrical or renewable energy engineering
Proven experience across the project lifecycle from feasibility to ready‑to‑build
Familiarity with layout design, yield analysis and grid connection processes
Comfortable coordinating consultants and working with internal technical centres
Experience in small or medium‑sized developers preferred
Hands‑on, adaptable, and able to manage varied tasks in a small team environment
Fluent in Italian and Good levels of English for international internal communications
Based in Milan with limited travel within Italy

We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply and we will follow up with you shortly
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