Head Of Engineering - €100.000 A Year
Piper Maddox ·
Job: Head of Engineering Pronto/a a candidarsi? Location: Milan Salary: €100,000 + bonus + benefits Piper Maddox are partnered with a well-established and growing international renewable energy IPP who are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the technical delivery of utility-scale solar and storage projects across Europe.
With a 10GW+ pipeline and an integrated model spanning development, ownership, and operation, this organisation offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping high-impact clean energy assets from concept through to construction.
The Role This position will take ownership of engineering strategy and delivery across a portfolio of PV and hybrid PV+BESS projects. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring designs are optimised for performance, cost, and compliance, while supporting investment decisions through robust technical analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary PV, electrical, civil, and BESS engineering team Oversee and approve utility-scale PV and hybrid project design, including key engineering deliverables (SLDs, layouts, protection, cabling) Lead energy yield assessments (PVsyst) and optimise plant layouts for performance, cost, and constructability Define BESS sizing, architecture, and control strategies across multiple use cases and hybrid configurations Manage technical interfaces with OEMs/EPCs, support procurement, and oversee grid studies through to construction and commissioning. Key
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering 10+ years' experience in utility-scale PV and/or BESS Strong PVsyst and layout optimisation experience Proven leadership of engineering teams International project experience is desirable Please apply or reach out to if you are interested in this position!