CURRICULAR INTERNSHIP - PHOTOVOLTAIC- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - ROME (F/M)

🎯 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 engineerthe technical studies required for construction:

o Geotechnical studies

o Topographic surveys

o Pre-construction condition surveys

o 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.

o Compliance with HSE rules

o Follow-up of safety plans (PSC / POS) with the safety coordinator (CSE)

o Reporting of deviations and corrective actions

o 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 inan 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:

o Word, Excel, PowerPoint

o PV simulation software (PVsyst or equivalent)

o 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