We are looking for a PV Engineer to support our fast-growing Italian activities.

In the development phase, GDS requires to strengthen its engineering support to ensure that we use the most optimized solutions for our investments.

The PV Engineer plays an active part in the project working closely with the development team, then with the construction team, coordinating the technical and design aspects of PV schemes to ensure best available technologies are adopted.

Key Responsibilities

Working in the Engineering and Construction team, the PV Engineer will report to the technical management, across the Development and Construction phases.

The PV Engineer will:

• Support the Project Manager developing technical solutions required for company projects during the local permitting process.

• Understand the technical constraints of the proposed schemes and develop the best solutions.

• Coordinate the engineering review, undertaking and commissioning due diligence activities to facilitate valuations.

We expect the PV Engineer to harmonize the projects technical design and to work on the technical matters. She/he will require a curious mind and be efficient with time management. Autonomous in attitude, she/he need to be able to operate across the company in the most appropriate way.   

Transversal missions

In addition to project related activities and business development activities, the Employee shall be involved in some transversal missions contributing to the global success of the GDS group:

• Continuous improvement of development tools and processes.

• Continuous improvement of internal skills, sharing of good practices in project development, contribution to the training of new employees.

• Contribution to competitive intelligence and general strategy

• Electrical / Energy / Industrial engineer with at least 2 years of professional experience in a similar position

• Strong knowledge of solar projects and PV equipment (their interactions within a system, grid connections, etc)

• Experience with engineering review of existing designs, optimization of designs to ensure maximum output at best economical conditions

• Ability to create technical drawings and clear reporting

• Quality-oriented, you are able to monitor the outputs in all phases of the projects

• Team player, you can work along different teams within the company

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Fluent in Italian and English, French would be a plus

Location : Milan

Contract : Full time

Availability : ASAP