Senior Project Engineer, Energy Storage Advisory, EMEA

Job DescriptionAs a member of UL Solutions'Energy Storage Advisoryteam within the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Renewables business, theSenior Project Engineerprovides technical and commercial due diligence support for Independent Engineering (IE) and Technical Advisory (TA) projects across energy storage, solar + storage, and hybrid renewable portfolios.This position supports project financing, sales, and acquisition technical due diligence (TDD) transactions by evaluating project contracts, financial models, technical designs, and documentation to assess risk, performance, and bankability. The Senior Project Engineer integrates input from multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent, high-quality advisory reports for clients that include lenders, developers, and investors.This role can be based in Milan or remote in Italy.ResponsibilitiesPerform and lead technical due diligence reviews for energy storage and solar + storage hybrid projects supporting financing, acquisition, and development activities.Review and interpret project contracts—including EPC, BSA, interconnection, PPA, O&M, LTSA, and major supply agreements—to identify technical and commercial risks.Analyze and validate financial models, assessing CAPEX, OPEX, warranties, degradation, performance assumptions, and other key financial drivers.Evaluate project energy use cases, operating profiles, and dispatch strategies to ensure alignment with technical capabilities and market conditions.Compile and complete Technical Due Diligence reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to ensure clarity, quality, and consistency.Integrate multidisciplinary input (engineering, financial, and environmental) to ensure a coherent and technically sound final deliverable.Collaborate with Project Managers to align technical work with project scope, schedule, and budget, supporting on-time and on-budget delivery.Engage directly with clients, lenders, and developers, presenting technical results, responding to comments, and maintaining professional client relationships.Identify and communicate project risks and mitigation strategies, applying lessons learned and best practices.Support business development, including supporting proposal preparation and strategic client outreach.Represent UL Solutions externally at conferences and industry events, contributing to thought leadership within the renewables sector.Mentor junior staff and provide guidance to peers across disciplines to strengthen technical and commercial capabilities within the organization.Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools, templates, and methodologies for due diligence and advisory services.Occasionally travel (< 10%) for conferences, client meetings, and project deliverables.QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.Minimum of 8 years of experience in renewable energy, energy storage, or related industries, preferably within a technical advisory, developer, or lender environment.Proven experience performing contract and financial model reviews for energy infrastructure projects.Strong understanding of project finance concepts, risk assessment, and bankability considerations.Demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Strong commercial acumen and understanding of how technical and contractual factors influence project economics.Proven client-facing delivery experience and comfort interacting with senior stakeholders.Ability and willingness to mentor junior staff and share expertise across the organization.Familiarity with market, policy, and regulatory trends influencing the European energy storage sector.Ability to work in a team environment and successfully manage multiple complicated projects.Language Skills: English is a must; other language skills (Polish, Spanish, Italian, German) will be of high interest.Knowledge on python, SCADA and cybersecurity would be a plusThe successful candidate will be a self-starter, with a can-do attitude and a high level of engagement to support team goals.What we offer:Permanent contract with a flexible weekly scheduleCompetitive salary based on experience + annual bonus (10%)Working on local and international projects alongside our UL experts.Matrix organization where you will be able to collaborate with different departments and develop new skill setsAccess to our UL University to keep on learning and growing your personal careerEmployee referral schemeWhat you'll experience working for ULS:UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. 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