Business Development Electrical Engineer (renewable energy)

Date: May 14, 2025

Company: Zelestra

Location

Palermo, Italy

About Us

Zelestra (formerly Solarpack) is a multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Headquartered in Spain, Zelestra has more than 1000 employees worldwide and is backed by EQT, one of three largest funds in the world with $200B in assets.

At Zelestra we aim to be a solid and solvent company, capable of executing quality and valuable projects for the society and the environment.

Therefore, we maintain a firm commitment to contribute directly to the social development of the communities and markets in which we operate, not only through the creation of economic value, but also through the generation of quality employment and through the social projects we promote.

Mission

The role's primary mission is to contribute to the energy transition and decarbonization process by delivering advanced electrical designs and producing technical drawings for renewable energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) plants. The selected candidate will be instrumental in developing technical solutions for medium and high voltage grid connections, preparing detailed final and executive designs. This role will involve close collaboration with grid operators such as TERNA and local distribution companies, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards, and guaranteeing the operational efficiency and reliability of proposed solutions. Key responsibilities include the preparation of electrical schematics, plant layouts, technical drawings, and comprehensive documentation required for permitting and project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Management of technical investigations for the connection in HV or MT of electricity production plants from renewable sources.
• Analysis and technical Due Diligence of projects for the connection of production plants to the national electricity grid.
• Feasibility assessment and definitive design of user systems for connection and network systems for connection in MT and HV (overhead or cable power lines, primary and secondary distribution cabins, transformation stations, sorting stations).
• Feasibility assessment and definitive design of RTN upgrades and works (upgrades/refurbishments of HV power lines, construction of new SSE 380/150 kV or expansions of the same).
• Coordination with TERNA or the Distributor of the design and authorization activities for network works.
• Final electrical design of industrial and utility-scale photovoltaic solar power generation plants.
• Final electrical design of HV/MV transformation stations and MV collection networks for large-scale wind and photovoltaic plants.
• Definition of architecture and layout of industrial and utility-scale photovoltaic plants.
• PV energy yield assessment.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or other industrial engineering course of study.
• At least 3 years of work experience in carrying out the activities listed above.
• Excellent knowledge of the Technical Standards for the connection of generation plants, of the TICA, of the Network Code, in particular in relation to the connection of generation plants from wind and solar photovoltaic sources.
• Familiarity with the use of AutoCad, DigSILENT or other SW for the simulation and design of MT and HV electrical systems, Microsoft Project or similar, PVSyst or similar.
• Knowledge of the MT and HV connection process of renewable energy plants.
• Knowledge of the technical documents relating to the design of MT and HV connection works.
  
  

The Following Experiences Or Skills Are Appreciated

• Authorization procedures for renewable energy production plants and related works
• Definition of operating regulations and connection contract with TERNA/Distributor, obligations towards the Customs Agency and MISE
• Knowledge of the main applications for Utility Scale storage systems of current national relevance
• Knowledge of lean management principles.
  
  

What We Offer

• Career opportunities and professional development in a growing multinational company with a team highly qualified.
• Permanent contract.
• Flexible compensation.
• Full working day.
• Remote work 2 days a week.
  
  

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity...

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Zelestra (formerly Solarpack) is a multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Headquartered in Spain, Zelestra has more than 1000 employees worldwide and is backed by EQT, one of three largest funds in the world with $200B in assets.