Job description
To strengthen our team at our Potenza office, we are looking for a Project Engineer (m/f/d) with at least 1-2 years of professional experience in the design of renewable energy plants or civil and infrastructural works.
The selected candidate will report to the area manager. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- Degree in Engineering (preferably Civil, Environmental, Building, Energy, or Mechanical Engineering);
- Knowledge of general IT tools (Office suite, AutoCAD, QGIS); knowledge of at least one of the following specific software tools is an asset: Civil3D, Primus, PVcase, PVsyst, winPRO, WindFarm, etc.;
- Familiarity with topics related to wind, hydroelectric, photovoltaic, and storage sectors;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication abilities, especially in technical areas;
- Proficiency in English;
- Availability for short business trips, both nationally and internationally;
- Precision and passion for work;
- Flexibility and motivation to carry out assigned tasks;
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Responsibilities
The Project Engineer's main responsibilities, which will be tailored to the candidate's skills and area of specialization (e.g., hydraulic, structural, architectural, energy design), will be focused on the design and construction of wind, photovoltaic, and hydroelectric or electrochemical storage plants, including:
- Performing constraint studies using GIS software, specific software, and databases related to resources;
- Developing preliminary and final designs for wind and photovoltaic plants;
- Drafting technical drawings, specialized reports, and environmental impact studies;
- Providing technical support in permitting procedures, particularly in preparing documentation and subsequent integrations;
- Drafting final and executive project drawings;
- Conducting hydraulic simulations and verifications;
- Carrying out preliminary sizing and structural calculations;
- Preparing final and executive metric calculations;
- Drafting as-built drawings;
- Conducting topographical surveys;
- Participating in on-site and construction site inspections for the activities mentioned above.
Residence or domicile in nearby areas is required, or willingness to relocate.
The contract type and compensation level will be determined based on the candidate's profile and experience.
We offer a secure job in a family-owned company with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development, competitive compensation and benefits including supplementary pension plans, health insurance, meal vouchers, cafeteria, and discounts on SkyAlps flights.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About FRI-EL Green Power
Company Overview
FRI-EL Green Power, a privately held Italian energy company and part of the broader FRI-EL Group
HeadquartersBolzano, Italy
Founded1994
SizeApproximately 600 employees and revenues of 369 million in 2025 (source: fri-el.it)
What They Do
FRI-EL Green Power specializes in the generation and sale of electricity from renewable sources, operating a diversified portfolio that includes wind, photovoltaic, hydroelectric, biogas, solid biomass, and liquid biomass technologies (source: fri-el.it). The company manages an extensive asset base comprising 39 wind farms with a combined capacity of approximately 987 MW, 23 photovoltaic plants totaling nearly 173 MW, and 15 hydroelectric plants with 24 MW capacity (source: fri-el.it). Additionally, it operates biogas and biomass plants, including a 75 MW liquid biomass facility in Acerra and a 19 MW solid biomass plant in Enna, reflecting its commitment to a broad renewable energy mix (source: fri-el.it). Beyond electricity generation, FRI-EL Green Power manages 13,200 hectares of farmland in Romania, indicating a strategic agricultural presence that complements its energy operations (source: fri-el.it). The company operates as an integrated developer and operator, overseeing project development, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and electricity sales, which positions it as a leading renewable energy producer in Italy (source: energybusinessreview.com).
Projects & Track Record
FRI-EL Green Power's portfolio includes a solid biomass plant in Enna with an 18.7 MW capacity that has been operational since December 2012, producing approximately 128,000 MWh annually (source: fri-el.it). Its liquid biomass plant in Acerra near Naples, commissioned in December 2008, has a capacity of 74.8 MW, underscoring the company's long-standing expertise in biomass energy (source: fri-el.it). The company operates around 40 wind farms with a gross installed capacity of 1,015 MW and 25 photovoltaic plants totaling 207 MW, demonstrating significant scale in Italy's renewable energy market (source: fri-el.it). Overall, FRI-EL Green Power manages more than 80 plants worldwide, serving over 1 million families with renewable electricity and achieving an annual production of 2,853 GWh (source: fri-el.it).
Recent Developments
Recent company updates highlight continued growth in installed capacity and production, with a reported 1,323 MW of installed capacity as of 2025 (source: fri-el.it). In March 2021, Eni's subsidiary Ecofuel acquired FRI-EL Biogas Holding, which owned 21 biogas plants and an OFMSW processing facility, reflecting the strategic value of FRI-EL's biogas platform within the renewable energy sector (source: aa.com.tr). The company continues to emphasize its integrated operational model and diversified renewable portfolio as key drivers of its market position (source: fri-el.it).
Working There
FRI-EL Green Power offers a wide range of roles across multiple disciplines including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, project development, engineering, operations and maintenance, commercial, finance, and corporate functions, primarily based in its Bolzano headquarters and Rome office (source: linkedin.com). The company’s culture reflects its family-founded roots and over 20 years of experience in wind energy, emphasizing technical expertise, integrated project management, and a commitment to renewable energy innovation (source: fri-el.it). Employees benefit from working within a sizable, multi-office organization that values sustainability and long-term growth in the renewable energy sector (source: fri-el.it).
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