Solar Project Engineer Italy

At OX2, your work will make a lasting impact. Guided by our mission, we work to accelerate access to renewable energy and thereby drive the significant transition towards a sustainable future.With operational headquarters in Milan, OX2 Italy has a presence in several Italian regions .

About the role

As a Solar Project Engineer , you will be at the heart of delivering high-quality, utility-scale solar projects - from early development through construction . You will combine technical expertise with collaboration, helping shape smart, efficient, and future-ready energy solutions.This role is perfect if you enjoy both detail and big-picture thinking and want to work in a diverse team cross different market.

What you will do

You will work across teams and project phases to ensure strong technical delivery :

• Collaborate closely with technical, procurement, and construction teams
• Support projects approaching Ready-to-Build (RTB), including design packages and RfPs
• Review EPC bids and contribute to contracting strategies
• Participate in EPC and O&M contract discussions (technical scope, guarantees, warranties)
• Lead or support technical due diligence for new projects and acquisitions
• Ensure designs meet regulations, permits, grid requirements, and best practices
• Provide key inputs (yield, CAPEX, OPEX, performance) to project and transaction teams
• Develop and optimize layouts and simulations using PVsyst and design tools
• Perform LCOE analyses to guide cost-efficient design decisions
• Conduct or support site visits across development and construction phases
• Stay up to date with evolving PV technologies and industry standards
• Maintain clear, structured, and traceable technical documentation
• Contribute to hybrid projects (e.g., solar + storage or wind)

Qualifications

You are a technically skilled engineer with previous experience from PV design and delivery with a collaborative mindset and curiosity to keep learning.

We believe you have:

• 3+ years of experience in utility-scale PV design and delivery
• Strong skills in PVsyst and AutoCAD or PVcase
• Solid understanding of solar plant design, performance, and optimization
• Experience working across project phases or with EPC processes is a plus
• Ability to work independently while staying connected with your team
• Comfortable in international and cross-functional environments
• Fluent in English is a must (written and spoken)

Why Join OX2?

• A meaningful role accelerating the renewable energy transition
• Opportunities to grow your technical and project expertise
• A team that believes collaboration drives better outcomes