Electrical Engineering Manager - Solar Pv & Bess

VOLT Infrastructure is a company operating in Italy in the development and delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The company is integrated across the entire project lifecycle, from land identification and early-stage development through engineering, permitting, EPC contracting, construction, and delivery. Our engineering team plays a central role in ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and optimization of project performance, working within structured and standardized processes that are key to our success. The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end technical design of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects. The role combines hands-on engineering activities with technical leadership, covering preliminary design, detailed engineering, grid integration, due diligence, and construction support, ensuring high-quality, optimized, and bankable project designs. Preliminary & Conceptual Engineering Define plant layout for PV and BESS projects Develop overall electrical design strategies and design confirmation (STMG phase) Select and evaluate key technologies (modules, inverters, trackers, BESS systems) Perform constraint analysis and preliminary design optimization Detailed Electrical Engineering Oversee preparation of executive engineering documentation for permitting and construction phases Support pre-construction ‘secondary permitting’ process with definitive designs. Lead and coordinate detailed electrical design activities Perform MV/HV electrical sizing and system optimization Integrate civil and electrical design inputs Ensure design consistency across all engineering disciplines Ensure compliance with TSO/DSO requirements and grid codes Support data room preparation for lenders and investors Interface with independent engineers and stakeholders Define and maintain internal technical standards and engineering best practices Manage external engineering consultants and technical advisors Support and mentor junior electrical engineers, ensuring technical growth and quality of output Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and design optimization Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering ~5–10 years of experience in utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects ~ Strong knowledge of MV/HV electrical design and grid connection processes ~ Proficiency in engineering and simulation tools (e.G., AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVcase, QGIS) ~ Solid understanding of Italian permitting and regulatory framework ~ Fluency in Italian and English ~ Experience with EPC processes and construction-site support is considered a strong advantage ~ Availability for occasional travel ~ Registration in the Italian Register of Engineers (or eligibility) Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering design Ability to take technical ownership and make sound engineering decisions High attention to detail and commitment to design quality Technical ownership across the engineering lifecycle Direct impact on project bankability, performance, and execution success Interface between origination, development, and engineering teams Opportunity to shape technical standards and engineering strategy within the company