Permitting Engineer

We are changing the world. We can start with yours. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference in thefuture of our planet. Consider joining the RP Global team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. About RP Global A privately-owned company with strong local teams on the ground in all its core Western and Eastern European markets: RP Global is a large-scale developer with 35+ years of experience in the renewable energy sector. As a developer, operator and investor, the company focuses on solar PV, wind, hydro and storage. Currently, RP Global is developing a pipeline of >15 GW(p). The company’s headquarters are in Vienna, Austria and Madrid, Spain. Permitting Engineer (m/f/d), Renewable Energy Reporting to the Project Permitting Director Italy and Country Manager in Italy. Your responsibilities: Critically review and interpret EU and Italian environmental regulations; Review agro-photovoltaic and onshore wind projects to be acquired or developed by determining environmental issues, permit requirements, and government-required environmental reviews needed for permits; Assist PV and wind groups in assessing the environmental, cultural heritage, etc., restrictions and/or constraints potentially affecting lands according to the Italian regulation/law; Deal with the environmental aspects of the agro-photovoltaic and onshore wind projects and suggest solutions to reduce the impact of the projects; Critically reviewing Environmental Impact Assessment studies and environmental technical reports prepared by developers and/or contractors. Supporting the Project Permitting Director in managing the project permitting applications and procedures (AU/PAUR/PAS/VIA/Screening, etc.), submittal, and associated communications to obtain final permits and approvals for project development; Supporting the Country Manager/Project Directors in developing and maintaining excellent relations with local stakeholders, authorities, and neighbors; Support the supervision and coordination of contractors in environmental studies and permitting activities; Participate in meetings with municipality, county, state, and/or local regulators to define regulatory requirements and schedules. Our requirements: Degree in environmental science/engineering or related field; Good knowledge of local and national environmental Italian regulations, Italian permitting processes, and related documentation (e.g., EIA, AU/PAUR, PAS, AUA, AIA, etc.); Prior experience, even minimal, in drafting environmental impact studies, constraint analysis, and management of authorization procedures in Italy (experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus); Five years of experience as an Environmental Permitting Engineer (experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus); High communication and negotiation skills; Italian native speaker; Good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken. What we offer : Permanent contract with a trial period of 6 months; Official monthly paid salary (the level to be discussed with a successful candidate); Private health insurance; Newly established offices in Milan & Cagliari; A unique opportunity to support the expansion of our company in Italy; An attractive workplace and exciting tasks in an international work environment; A long-term career perspective at a privately owned company. If this sounds interesting to you and you want to be part of a newly established team in an exciting and future-oriented sector, then we are very much looking forward to receiving your application Please send us your CV & Cover Letter to hq.milan@rp-global.com . #J-18808-Ljbffr