Environmental Engineer

About Us

Zelestra (formerly Solarpack) is a multinational platform fully focused on multi‑technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large‑scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Headquartered in Spain, Zelestra has more than 1,000 employees worldwide and is backed by EQT, one of the three largest funds in the world with $200B in assets. At Zelestra we aim to be a solid and solvent company, capable of executing quality and valuable projects for the society and the environment. Therefore, we maintain a firm commitment to contribute directly to the social development of the communities and markets in which we operate, not only through the creation of economic value, but also through the generation of quality employment and through the social projects we promote.

Location

Palermo, Italy – Rome, Italy

Mission

The Environmental Engineer contributes to the development, design, and regulatory compliance of Zelestra Italia’s photovoltaic, agrivoltaic, and BESS projects, ensuring that each plant is technically optimized, environmentally compliant, and fully aligned with the Italian regulatory framework. The role supports the design, permitting, and execution phases of projects, working closely with internal and external teams to ensure technical quality, efficiency, and long‑term sustainability throughout the entire project lifecycle, from development to construction.

Plant Design and Optimization

• Design and prepare detailed and executive designs for photovoltaic, agrivoltaic, and BESS plants.
• Manage post‑authorization environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to all regulatory conditions for PV, agrivoltaic, and BESS plants.
• Prepare and review specialized environmental and hydraulic reports, including the sizing of hydraulic works for stormwater management (drainage systems, channels, crossings, protection works).
• Perform hydraulic verifications and analyze interactions between project works and existing water networks.
• Manage and review on‑site hydrological and hydraulic studies.
• Verify stormwater collection and drainage systems during the execution phase.
• Prepare all documentation required by authorities for hydraulic verifications during construction.
• Support the Development team in the technical assessment of projects during acquisition and early development phases.
• Design and verify low‑impact, nature‑based engineering solutions.

Documentation and Permitting Management

• Prepare technical and graphical documentation, including specialist reports, layouts, and detailed drawings.
• Prepare and review all Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) documentation when required, including:
  • Non‑Technical Summary
  • Preliminary report for the excavation and reuse plan (management of soils and rocks from excavation, including characterization plans)
  • Environmental Monitoring Plan
• Produce all documentation required for submission to authorities for permitting purposes, particularly to Basin Authorities, Reclamation Consortia, and the Civil Engineering Authority for geomorphological approvals.
• Manage responses to comments and prescriptions issued by permitting authorities.