Photovoltaic Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Photovoltaic Surveyor to join our EPC team in Italy. As a Surveyor, you will be responsible for conducting on-site land and topographic surveys for photovoltaic power plants (ground-mounted and/or rooftop). Your work will support layout design, engineering optimization, permitting, and successful project execution. This role is crucial to ensuring the technical accuracy and constructability of our solar projects across Italy.

Responsibilities

Perform site surveys for solar PV projects, using GPS, total stations, laser scanners, drones, or other surveying equipment

Provide topographical, boundary, and terrain elevation data to the design and engineering team

Interpret site conditions and prepare accurate technical drawings, site plans, and elevation profiles

Assist in determining optimal locations for PV modules, inverters, transformers, and cable routes

Create and update CAD-based drawings and GIS mapping layers

Support permitting processes by preparing cadastral documentation and zoning layouts

Collaborate with project engineers and site managers during the construction phase for on-site layout verification and setting-out

Maintain well-organized survey data and technical documentation for each project

Conduct quality control checks to ensure alignment between design and real-world implementation

Requirements

Technical diploma or degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field

Minimum 1 year of field experience in surveying, preferably in photovoltaic or infrastructure projects

Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, QGIS, or equivalent mapping/design tools

Skilled in using surveying instruments such as total stations, GNSS/GPS systems, and laser levels

Strong understanding of topography, site grading, coordinate systems, and civil works terminology

Basic knowledge of PV plant layouts, structures, or electrical routing is a plus

Experience with drone-based mapping or point cloud generation is desirable

Good organizational and reporting skills, including documentation management

Valid Italian driver’s license; willing to travel and work at construction sites across Italy

English proficiency (required), Italian language (preferred)