Environment Engineer

WSP is the world's leading engineering company, specialising in infrastructure, transport, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy and power. We have a clear vision of how it wants to help make the world a better place, by giving back to communities and supporting what's really important for our future.
WSP, a global leader in environmental consulting with over 75,000 professionals worldwide, is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our Power & Energy Services team in Milan.
By joining WSP, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary and international team dedicated to developing innovative projects in the renewable energy sector. WSP offers world‐class expertise in ESG, climate resiliency, sustainability, and earth sciences.
In this role, you will perform routine engineering tasks that require a solid understanding of engineering principles. You will work on specific portions of projects using established methods, compiling, verifying, and correlating data related to engineering problems.
You will assist in preparing designs, studies, reports, and other project deliverables. This includes performing calculations, simulations, and preliminary analyses, as well as helping prepare material requisitions, specifications, and other project documents. Coordination with other technical personnel and support in developing project control documents and status reports will also be part of your responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of regulatory codes, standards, and design criteria relevant to renewable energy. This role is designed for individuals learning to become consultants or designers, capable of producing high‐quality work within scope, schedule, and budget. While you will receive guidance from senior engineers, you may also provide technical direction to others on specific tasks.
Building a professional network across the business unit is encouraged, helping to support workload and career growth.
Candidates should have experience as a Project Engineer across both authorization and construction phases. You should be familiar with Hydrology (HEC‐RAS), Geology, and Geotechnical engineering, as well as renewable energy authorization processes in Italy. Design experience for PV, AgroPV, and onshore Wind plants is required, while experience with BESS and offshore Wind is a plus.
Additional experience in constraint analysis at national, regional, provincial, and local levels, along with Environmental Impact Assessment and landscape analysis, is highly valued. You should be proficient in software such as HEC‐RAS, AutoCAD, GIS, Microsoft Office, and BIM.
A degree in Environmental Engineering is required, along with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Languages
Fluency in both Italian and English is required.
A working environment inspired by belonging, driven by inclusion.
- Our flexible working policy - We recognise the importance of work‐life balance and encourage you to find yours.
- WSP is about making the world around us a better place, including the environment, transport infrastructure, buildings and land use.
- We have a supportive environment that invests in your development and training.
- WSP is about embracing a culture of collaboration with colleagues who stand out for their skills. Telephone interview: We'll start with a telephone interview to get to know you better and discuss your experience.
HR/Manager Interview: You will meet with our TA team and the department manager to assess your technical and cultural skills.
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our trusted employees share a common goal of making a positive and lasting impact on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.
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