CONTEXT

As part of its strong growth in Italy, with four ground-mounted photovoltaic plants being commissioned in Lazio (about 43.5 MW) and about 57.6 MW of new projects being prepared for construction from 2027, Photosol Energia Italia is strengthening its Construction / EPC team in Italy and is looking for a Construction Project Manager Intern (M/F).

Reporting to the Construction Project Manager - Italy, the intern will provide operational support on project execution, from engineering, permitting and grid connection to the follow-up of the works, with strong exposure to technical, planning, quality, safety and cost issues.

MAIN TASKS

1. Engineering support and project preparation

- Contributing to the adaptation of PV plant layouts (layout, detailed design drawings – progetto esecutivo).
- Following with the technical engineer the technical studies required for construction:
- Geotechnical studies
- Topographic surveys
- Pre-construction condition surveys
- Specific technical specifications (civil works, structures, networks, etc.)

- Supporting the secondary permitting required to start the works: applications to the authorities (Provinces, municipalities, ANAS, Genio Civile, Soprintendenza), tracker per site, start-of-works formalities.
- Helping with the technical analysis of the solutions proposed by earthworks and preparatory-works contractors.

2. Support to construction execution

- Assisting the Construction Project Manager in scheduling and monitoring the sites (planning, milestones, coordination).
- Taking part in progress meetings with contractors, the Works Director (DL) and partners.
- Contributing to the follow-up of the physical and financial progress of the projects.
- Supporting the monitoring of budgets, deadlines and quality of execution.

3. Quality, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (QHSSE)

- Contributing to quality control on site with weekly site visits.
- Taking part in health, safety and environment follow-up.
- Compliance with HSE rules




- Follow-up of safety plans (PSC / POS) with the safety coordinator (CSE)
- Reporting of deviations and corrective actions
- Edit a weekly report of QHSSE updates

- Helping capitalise on lessons learned from site.

5. Administrative, contractual and grid connection coordination

- Supporting the grid connection follow-up with the DSO (e-distribuzione) and Terna: connection offers, TICA timelines, documentation for the end of the strictly necessary works, transfer of permits to the DSO.
- Helping comparing the options for the grid connection works (carried out by the DSO or by a third-party contractor).
- Taking part in structuring a checklist of construction contracts adapted to Italian specificities.
- Contributing in improving project tracking tools and methods.

6. Continuous improvement and innovation

- Proposing optimisation for technical choices to reduce construction costs
- Carrying out technology watch on innovative and sustainable solutions in the photovoltaic sector

EXPECTED PROFILE

Education

- Final-year student in an engineering degree : energy, electrical engineering, renewable energy, civil engineering or equivalent.

Technical skills

- Good understanding of electrical systems (generation, transmission, distribution).
- Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams (simplified single-line diagrams).
- Solid knowledge of photovoltaic power generation.
- Basic knowledge of EPC / construction processes.
- Proficiency in:
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- PV simulation software (PVsyst or equivalent)
- CAD tools

Personal qualities

- Initiative and growing autonomy.
- Rigour, organisation and attention to detail.
- Analytical and synthesis skills.
- Ability to work both on site and in the office (driving licence B required).
- Motivation to join a human-sized, fast-growing company.

Languages

- Italian: fluent or native
- English: professional level

What we offer

- 6 months curricular internship
- 10 euros buoni pasto every working day
- A monthly internship allowance

Location: Rome

Starting date: As soon as possible

📌 CURRICULAR INTERNSHIP (Roma)
🏢 Photosol
📍 Roma