Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer | Milan – Data Centre Project
€80,000 – €85,000 + accommodation + rotation + travel + €1,000 net living allowance
Location: Milan, Italy

We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a major data centre delivery team on a long-term European project based in Milan. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading international engineering contractor delivering complex mission-critical projects across Europe.

You’ll play a key role in design coordination, project delivery, installation review, and commissioning, ensuring all electrical systems are executed to the highest technical and safety standards.

This role offers career progression, rotation benefits, and the opportunity to work within a high-performing, collaborative team delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

* Oversee the electrical engineering scope from design through commissioning.

* Conduct electrical design reviews, identify design gaps, and ensure compliance with all specifications.

* Coordinate technical submittals, procurement tracking, and equipment verification.

* Work closely with the BIM, QA/QC, and commissioning teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.

* Manage vendor interfaces and supervise commissioning activities for electrical systems.

* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and project staff.

* Support client handover by ensuring systems meet all testing, validation, and documentation requirements.

* Collaborate across teams to ensure safe, timely, and quality delivery of all M&E works.

Requirements

* Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

* Minimum 7+ years’ experience in electrical project delivery — ideally within data centres, pharma, or industrial projects.

* Experience with LV/MV systems, design coordination, Amtech, Dialux, and AutoCAD.

* Strong understanding of ETCI, BS7671, EN, and IEC standards.

* Proven track record managing electrical installations and commissioning processes.

* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

* EU Passport essential (no visa sponsorship)

Why Join

* Long-term pipeline of projects (5+ years secured).

* Excellent tax-free living allowance and accommodation provided.

* Structured rotation schedule and paid travel.

* Career development and progression with a major European contractor.

* Opportunity to work on the latest hyperscale data centre builds in Europe