Requirements: English
Company: Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel
Region: Ferrara , Emilia-Romagna
About the Role:
A major player in the renewable energy industry is looking to strengthen its engineering division in Italy by hiring a Senior Civil Engineer for its Technical Office team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality civil design for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The position covers both conceptual and detailed design phases and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment committed to sustainable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review civil engineering plans, technical specifications, and reports for renewable energy projects.
- Provide design input and technical support during the permitting phase of solar PV and BESS installations.
- Verify, review, and comment on civil and structural engineering deliverables related to project execution.
- Perform or review geotechnical and hydrological studies to assess site conditions.
- Assist in the development of foundation and structural designs tailored to project requirements.
- Identify and implement improvements in design documentation and engineering workflows.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to meet project deadlines and performance expectations.
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance and quality control protocols for all design outputs.
- Support the broader engineering team with technical documentation and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in civil or structural design for infrastructure or energy-related projects (renewable or thermal).
- Technical Knowledge:
- Familiarity with Eurocodes, NTC (Norme Tecniche per le Costruzioni), and other relevant national/international design standards.
- Understanding of geotechnical, geological, and hydrological assessment methods.
- Experience in foundation and structural design for large-scale projects.
- Software Proficiency:
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, and PVCase.
- Experience with additional tools such as Bentley MicroStation, STAAD Pro, Revit, or ETABS is a plus.
- Language Skills: Native or fluent in Italian; good command of English
- Other:
- Operational independence and ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Being a chartered engineer in Italy with the ability to sign technical documents is a plus.
- Familiarity with civil engineering components of grid connection infrastructure for PV/BESS is advantageous.