Environmental Engineer - Italia at WSP Central Europe in Rende, IT

📍 Torino, Roma, Milano, Padova, Rende or Pisa | 🏡 Hybrid | ⏱️ 12-month fixed-term contract – Full time

Building a sustainable future, together.

At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and advisory. Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment.

Our Power & Energy Services team supports the development of renewable energy projects through multidisciplinary, cross-national collaboration. You will join a global environmental consulting network with expertise across ESG, climate resilience and sustainability, and earth sciences.

The opportunity

We are looking for an early-career Environmental Engineer to join our Power & Energy Services team in Turin, Rome, Milan, Padua, Rende or Pisa. In this role, you will support the development of renewable energy projects by completing defined engineering tasks, analyses and project deliverables with guidance from senior engineers.

You will work closely with senior engineers, technical colleagues and other disciplines, contributing to environmental and engineering studies, designs and deliverables for renewable energy projects. The exact scope of the role can be adapted depending on the successful candidate’s experience, seniority and technical background.

How you will make an impact

Your work will support the Power & Energy Services team and renewable energy projects, helping us deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients and communities.

· Engineering analysis: Perform defined portions of assignments using prescribed methods, including calculations, simulations and preliminary analyses, with a focus on accuracy, complete data and established procedures.

· Data and technical studies: Compile, verify and correlate engineering data, and assist with designs, studies, reports and process deliverables.

· Project documentation: Support the preparation of material requisitions, specifications and related documents, as well as the development, verification and status reporting of project controls documentation.

· Digital tools: Use relevant computer programs as directed to support engineering analysis, design and project deliverables.

· Multidisciplinary coordination: Coordinate assigned work with technical colleagues and other disciplines under senior guidance, and provide appropriate direction on specific design support tasks when required.

The team around you

You will be part of a multidisciplinary, cross-national Power & Energy Services team, working across renewable energy projects and environmental, engineering and earth science disciplines and supported by WSP’s wider technical and professional network.

The culture: A collaborative environment where you will receive technical guidance, seek and apply feedback, follow through on commitments and build relationships across the business.
The projects: Innovative renewable energy developments requiring environmental constraint analysis, impact assessment and multidisciplinary engineering input.
The opportunity: Build technical and consulting capability through real project work, global project exposure, potential travel opportunities and an international professional network.

What you will bring to the role

We focus on the essential qualifications, skills and experience needed for success, while welcoming different technical backgrounds and career paths.

· A degree in Environmental Engineering.

· At least one year of relevant experience in environmental engineering or related project work.

· Knowledge of relevant regulatory codes, standards and design or layout criteria, together with experience in constraint analysis at national, regional, provincial and local levels, hydrology, geology, geotechnics, environmental impact assessment and landscape analysis.

· Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS and Microsoft Office. BIM knowledge is preferred but not essential.

· Professional proficiency in Italian and English -ability to communicate clearly in writing and develop technical writing proficiency.

· A collaborative and dependable working style, with the ability to manage multiple commitments, work within agreed scope, schedule and budget, communicate issues promptly, follow safe working practices, and actively seek and apply coaching and feedback.

We do not expect you to know everything. We are looking for curiosity, motivation and willingness to learn. From day one, you will contribute to real projects, receive guidance from experienced professionals and progressively build your technical confidence

Life at WSP

When our people thrive, our projects thrive. At WSP, you will be supported to build your career, take on meaningful challenges and learn from talented professionals across a global network. We encourage flexibility, new ideas and growth

in ways that reflect different career paths and ambitions.

Compensation and benefits

WSP is committed to pay transparency. The annual gross salary range for this position is €24,500 - €26,500. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications and relevant expertise.

Local benefits

In addition to base salary, we offer a local benefits package designed to support wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth

· Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

· Meal vouchers and wellbeing benefits.

· Supplementary healthcare coverage.

· Professional registration support, where applicable.

· Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.

· Public transport and mobility support.

· Access to additional welfare initiatives, corporate discounts and employee perks.

· Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Our recruitment process

We see recruitment as a two-way conversation. Our process is designed to be transparent, collaborative and respectful of your time. While each hiring process is tailored to the position, it typically includes:

• Introductory conversation: A first conversation with Talent Acquisition to

• discuss your experience, motivations and expectations.

• Technical and team interview: A discussion with the hiring manager and relevant team members to explore your technical background and future contribution.

• Final conversation: A final discussion with business or unit leadership, where relevant, to review the scope of the role, team vision and potential impact.

Come as you are

We are building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. If you see yourself in this role but do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your background, perspective and experience might be exactly what we need to move forward.

All applications will be treated with confidentiality and considered under equal opportunities principles.

Ready to help shape what’s next?

If you are looking for a role where you can build your environmental engineering expertise, contribute to renewable energy projects and expand your impact through multidisciplinary collaboration, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and discover what you can achieve with WSP.

Accessibility and adjustments

We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know so we can support you.

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