Engineering Manager

Astraea

Astraea

Software Engineering, Other Engineering

Milan, Italy

EUR 60k-60k / year

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

Job: Engineering Manager

Location: Milan

Salary: €60,000 + bonus + benefits

Piper Maddox are partnered with a well-established and growing international renewable energy IPP with a 10GW+ pipeline who are seeking an Engineering Manager to further drive the pipeline across Europe.

This candidate will play a key role in managing technical delivery throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead design and performance analysis (layouts, PVSyst, technical studies) across PV, BESS, and Wind projects
  • Provide engineering input across the full lifecycle, from site assessment through to construction and operations
  • Act as a technical advisor supporting development, M&A, and asset optimisation activities
  • Manage technical due diligence processes, coordinating with external advisors and lenders’ engineers
  • Oversee design delivery, documentation, and external engineering partners across all project phases

Key Skills:

  • 3+ years in utility-scale PV design across the lifecycle.
  • Hands-on experience with PVSyst, PVcase/VirtoCAD, and AutoCAD; capable of delivering construction-ready drawings and energy modelling (e.g. voltage drop, cable sizing)
  • Solid understanding of PV optimisation (LCOE focus), Tier-1 components, IEC/CEI standards, and grid interconnection processes

Please apply or reach out to r.franks@pipermaddox.com if you are interested in this position!