Principal Electrical Engineer

🏢 Woodplc
📍 Milan, ItalyFull-timeHybrid
📅 Posted: 2w ago🔄 Updated: 2w ago
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Wood is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its Projects Team in Corsico, Milan, focusing on engineering, procurement, and construction for complex plants in the Chemical, Petrochemical, and Energy industries. This role involves leading multi-office engineering teams while performing technical tasks, reporting to the Electrical Department Manager and Project Managers. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, meaningful projects, and a comprehensive benefits package, including free medical check-ups and insurance. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, 10-15 years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and expertise in electrical system analysis software.
Required Skills
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EnglishItaliancomplex multi-office projectscodes & standards (IEC, ANSI, IEEE, CEI EN)PTW SKMCanecoelectrical system analysisvoltage profileequipment sizinghealthy environment
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
LeadershipCommunication
Engineering, Construction & Trades
ETAPElectrical Load CalculationsShort Circuit StudiesMEP Coordination
Finance, Legal & Governance
Valuation
Business, Sales & Management
SAFe
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🎁 Benefits & Perks
Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance.
Requirements
Requires a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 10-15 years of relevant experience in the chemical, petrochemical, and energy industries. Must be fluent in English and Italian, with excellent leadership and communication skills. Proven track record in managing large, multi-office teams and experience in conceptual, FEED, and EPC/EPCm phases is essential. Knowledge of international codes & standards and proficiency in electrical system analysis software like ETAP, PTW SKM, or Caneco are required.
Description

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its Projects Team, focusing on engineering, procurement and construction of complex plants in the Chemical, Petrochemical and Energy industries. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.

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The Role 

The Principal Electrical Engineer reports functionally to the Electrical Department Manager and operationally to one or more Project Managers. He/She is responsible, on projects, for leading a team of discipline engineers / designers, in a multi-office environment, while still performing technical tasks within the projects.

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas and emerging energy sectors
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
  • Compensation – details provided at the end of the job advert
  • Benefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
  • Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
  • Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
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