Project Engineer PV and BESS

NatPower’s role is to enable complex energy systems to emerge, connect and operate at scale, transforming energy needs, industrial constraints and climate objectives into sustainable, operational and bankable infrastructure.

Founded in 2019 as an independent company, NatPower was conceived to operate where complexity prevents traditional models from working. Rather than focusing on single assets or technologies, NatPower integrates development, infrastructure, finance and territories into coherent energy ecosystems.

The Group works with industrial partners, utilities, investors and public institutions to originate, structure and orchestrate projects that translate the energy transition from ambition into execution.

Today, NatPower operates across multiple geographies with dedicated teams in Europe, North America and Central Asia, managing a global development pipeline exceeding 24 GW across multiple technologies.

Job description

We are seeking a Project Engineer with solid experience in utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The successful candidate will lead the technical development and design optimisation of projects, as well as coordinating engineering activities, in order to bring them to the ‘ready-to-build’ phase.

Reporting directly to the Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will play a central role in the technical development and engineering coordination of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects throughout Italy. As the technical point of contact, you will ensure that solutions are optimised and compliant with regulations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and technical optimisation: Developing and optimising PV and BESS technical designs, including layouts, system sizing, electrical configuration, and selection of key equipment Perform yield assessments and feasibility studies to balance performance, costs and permitting constraints.
• Electrical Engineering and Grid Connection: Design or review electrical solutions (Balance of Plant), including internal MV networks, MV/HV substations, and grid interface components. Coordinate the design of overhead or underground lines (OHL/UGC) and support connection processes by providing technical input for TICA, STMG and STMD.
• External Engineering Management: Coordinate and supervise external engineering firms and consultants. Review deliverables to ensure quality, consistency and adherence to contractual timelines. Act as the technical point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.
• Permitting and technical documentation: oversee the preparation of technical documentation for single authorisation, EIA/screening and grid connection, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Transaction Support (M&A): Conduct or assist with technical due diligence for project acquisitions and sales. Provide technical input and respond to enquiries from investors and financial institutions.

Requirements

• At least three years’ experience in the technical development and execution phases of utility-scale PV and/or BESS projects (knowledge of wind power is a plus).
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Italian grid regulations (Grid Code) and connection processes. Solid knowledge of Italian permitting procedures.
• Proficiency in PVsyst, AutoCAD, QGIS and advanced MS Office is essential.
• Proven experience of coordinating external engineering consultants and reviewing multidisciplinary deliverables.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in Italy when required.

What we offer

• The opportunity to join one of today’s most stable and successful energy companies (winner of the MACSE auction and operator of a gigawatt-scale pipeline).
• A high-impact technical role with direct responsibility for the feasibility and optimisation of strategic assets for the national grid.
• An international, meritocratic and rapidly expanding environment where technological innovation (BESS/hydrogen) lies at the heart of the strategy.

Further information

• Place of work: Milan, Via Savona 97
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Remote working: one day per week
• Annual gross salary: to be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skills
• Pay grade and contract: National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL). Pay grade to be determined based on experience.
• Benefits: laptop and mobile phone.