Solar Project Engineer
OX2
Company Overview
What They Do
OX2 is a prominent renewable energy developer that specializes in wind power, having established its foundational expertise in this area since its inception in 2004. The company has developed and initiated construction on approximately 3.9 GW of onshore wind projects aimed at industrial and institutional customers, while also expanding its portfolio to include offshore wind, solar power since 2018, and energy storage solutions such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) (source: ox2.com). OX2 provides comprehensive end-to-end services across the renewable energy value chain, which encompasses financing, permitting, construction, technical and commercial management, and the sales of turnkey projects. This includes notable hybrid projects like the 119 MW solar plus 100 MW BESS SEC Renewable Energy Park Horsham in Australia (source: ox2.com). The company targets markets across Europe and Australia, catering to industrial customers, institutional investors, and utilities through power purchase agreements (PPAs), including significant contracts with major corporations like Google (source: renewables.digital). OX2 has established itself as Europe's leading developer of large-scale onshore wind projects since 2015, with over 3.2 GW developed and sold historically, leveraging its full value-chain integration and competitive pricing strategies (source: peas.com).
Projects & Track Record
OX2 has successfully completed numerous notable projects across Europe and Australia, including a variety of onshore wind farms such as Riberget in Ljusdal, Sweden; Ribäcken in Maalahti, Finland; and Rustari in Kurikka, Finland. Other significant projects include solar initiatives like the Ross River Solar Farm in Townsville, QLD, Australia, and the Wyalong Solar Farm in Wyalong, NSW, Australia (source: ox2.com). Currently, OX2 is engaged in major projects such as a 277 MW onshore wind initiative in Finland, which recently commenced construction, and several wind and battery storage projects in regional Western Australia. The company is also developing onshore wind projects like Skarpen in Ljusdal, Sweden, and Ukonpalo in Kuusamo, Finland, alongside solar projects like the Summerville Solar Farm in Rappville, NSW, Australia (source: renewables.digital). OX2's strategic partnerships with clients such as Google and Ellevio for offshore wind projects further solidify its competitive position in the renewable energy sector (source: renewables.digital).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, OX2 has made significant strides in its project portfolio, including the initiation of construction on a 277 MW onshore wind project in Finland and the acquisition of three wind power projects in Romania. The company has also secured contracts for major wind and battery storage projects in Western Australia and completed its first BESS in southern Sweden in 2024, while divesting another in Finland (source: ox2.com). Additionally, OX2 expanded its footprint by purchasing over 500 MW of solar and wind projects in Greece in March 2022, further enhancing its operational capabilities in the region (source: renewables.digital). In 2024, EQT Infrastructure VI made a strategic investment in OX2 to support its transition towards becoming an asset owner, which is expected to bolster the company's growth trajectory in the renewable energy sector (source: eqtgroup.com).
Working There
OX2 offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including development, financing, permitting, construction, technical and commercial management, and operations. The company emphasizes a knowledge-based culture that promotes empowering leadership, open dialogue, and respect for local communities (source: ox2.com). Hiring occurs at its headquarters in Stockholm and other European hubs, including Finland, Poland, Romania, Greece, and Italy, as well as in Australia, particularly in Queensland and New South Wales, where active projects are underway (source: ox2.com). The company prides itself on its workforce diversity, with 42% of its staff being women and 38% in management positions, and it focuses on local job creation in areas surrounding its projects (source: altor.com). While specific employee benefits are not publicly detailed, OX2 encourages applications through its website, highlighting growth opportunities in expanding markets and technologies (source: ox2.com).
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Job Description
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:
- A master's degree in engineering or equivalent
- 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?
We can offer the right person
- A meaningful role accelerating the renewable energy transition
- Opportunities to grow your technical and project expertise
- A team that believes collaboration drives better outcomes
Application and Recruitment Process
At OX2, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and lead to better decisions. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage everyone with the right competence and experience with the permission to work in Italy to apply.
Our recruitment process is competence-based, which means the qualifications for the role guide the selection and evaluation of candidates. Based on that, we conduct assessments as part of the process to make sure that our process is fair, unbiased, and data driven.
We will review and interview candidates continuously, so please do not hesitate to send your application today
Ready to shape the future of solar energy? Apply now.
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About the role
April 5, 2026
Full time
Company
- Milan, Italy
3+ years in utility-scale PV design and delivery
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