Electrical Specialist (renewable energy)

Date: Mar 27, 2026

Company: Zelestra

Zelestra

Location

Rome, 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 1.000 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.

Our purpose is to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners.

Mission

As Electrical Specialist you will contribute to the development, definition, and coordination of electrical engineering activities related to the design of renewable plants under development and construction.

Responsibilities

Design LV and MV electrical installations for photovoltaic and BESS projects (and renewable plants in general), including bid preparation and the technical management of procurement for electrical components and equipment.
Design evacuation infrastructures for renewable plants (layouts, calculations, and electrical measurements).
Design Switching Substations and Step-up Substations in accordance with international and local regulations. Design MV Substation electrical systems and Transformer/Inverter Substations (DC/AC), including equipment, control, and protection systems.
Supervise basic or conceptual engineering, construction, and detailed engineering.
Prepare technical requirements for equipment procurement and specifications for contracting detailed engineering and/or construction of evacuation infrastructures.
Perform technical–economic evaluations of bids for electrical components and interconnection installations.
Prepare technical requirements for equipment procurement, project tenders, and conduct technical–economic evaluations of offers for electrical components.
Support project managers and project principals as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
Provide electrical engineering technical support to projects at various stages (from feasibility to preliminary and detailed design, construction, and operational phases).
Contribute to the preparation of high‑quality technical reports and specification documents, ensuring the application of relevant standards.
Coordinate with different engineering disciplines and technical project managers regarding engineering needs and delivery requirements.
Attend meetings with clients and suppliers on engineering matters under his/her responsibility.
Visit project sites to coordinate and witness testing and commissioning activities established in the project quality plans.
Contribute to achieving the company’s QHSE objectives and goals.
Be familiar with and comply with all regulations, manuals, and procedures relevant to the role.
Ensure the quality of delivered work.

Job Requirements

Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
5+ years of experience in engineering companies performing similar functions in the renewable energy sector (photovoltaics, solar thermal, biomass, wind, etc.)
Native Italian speaker Advanced level of English (minimum C1, written and spoken)
Proactive, independent, curious, and dynamic mindset

What we offer

Zelestra isn't just a workplace; it is a place to embrace new challenges that will push you to the next level. You’ll get the opportunity to grow, learn and evolve.
You will be part of a winning, high performing team and work hand in hand with top-tech clients.
Contract type: Permanent (tempo indeterminato).
Full-time position.
Smart working: two days per week.
A competitive remuneration that includes medical insurance and meal vouchers.

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