TA Project Engineer (Intern)

Job Description

Vector Renewables is looking for a highly motivated trainee in the renewable energy industry, to be joining the Technical Advisory team in Italy.

The Italy Technical Advisory team supports investors, lenders, developers and asset owners across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, providing technical advisory services for wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our work spans transaction-related assignments, such as Technical Due Diligence for M&A and Project Finance processes, as well as technical assessments for projects under development, repowering and operation.

As part of the Italy Technical Advisory team, the successful candidate will support the delivery of independent technical advisory services for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers and technical advisors, the candidate will contribute to projects at different stages of their lifecycle, from development and financing through construction and operation. The role will provide exposure to multidisciplinary engineering activities, project finance transactions and technical assessments for international clients.

Typical responsibilities and activities will include:

• Supporting the review of technical documentation, including project design packages, engineering reports, permits and contractual documentation.
• Assisting in Technical Due Diligence assignments for Project Finance and M&A transactions by reviewing project documentation, identifying technical risks and preparing technical summaries.
• Supporting energy yield assessments through the review of wind and solar resource data, production estimates and associated technical assumptions.
• Assisting in the technical review of civil, electrical and mechanical project design, verifying compliance with applicable standards, industry best practices and employer's requirements.
• Supporting the assessment of renewable energy technologies, including wind turbines, PV modules, inverters, transformers and battery energy storage systems.
• Contributing to the review of grid connection solutions, construction progress, commissioning documentation and operational performance, where applicable.
• Performing engineering calculations, technical analyses and desktop studies under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Preparing technical reports, presentations and client deliverables in both Italian and English.
• Carrying out technical research on emerging technologies, regulatory developments and market trends affecting the renewable energy sector.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Vector Renewables' international offices to support the successful delivery of advisory projects.

The position will be based in our Milan office and will mainly involve desktop analysis and technical reporting for customers and collaboration within multidisciplinary project teams.

Requested qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering. MSc Degree will be considered a plus.
• Fluency in Italian and English language, additional languages spoken are considered as a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to write clear and detailed technical reports, presentations, and emails both in Italian and English.
• Good analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards problem solving.
• Strong interest in the renewable energy sector and motivation to develop a career in technical advisory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driving license and availability to travel occasionally within Italy, if required.

Desired qualifications

• Charter Engineer qualifications will be considered a plus.
• Electrical background or familiarity with grid-related aspects of renewable energy projects will be considered a plus.
• Mechanical background with technology-related aspects of renewable energy projects will be considered a plus.
• Technical knowledge of Wind, PV and BESS projects will be considered a plus.
• Familiarity with Technical Due Diligence or broader technical advisory activities in the renewable energy sector.
• Knowledge and interest in data centre market will be considered a plus.
• Interest in the development of hybrid renewable projects and energy storage applications
• Knowledge of specialized software, especially WindPro, WindSim, WAsP and PVsyst.
• Perform energy yield assessments of wind and PV projects will be considered a plus.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for someone with curiosity, commitment, strong willingness to learn and ability to frame technical work within the broader project, transaction and stakeholders context. The role requires a collaborative mindset, a solid technical attitude and the ability to work across different technologies and project stages in a fast-moving advisory environment.

At Vector Renewables, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of renewable energy projects and to develop your skills alongside experienced professionals in a growing international technical advisory business. We always look for enablers of growth!