Principal Electrical Engineer

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

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, with 10/15 years of engineering experience in the required industry
• Fluent written and spoken English and Italian
• Excellent leadership skills in Electrical Engineering with ability to handle complex multi-office projects (mega-projects)
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proven track record in handling large teams of electrical engineers structured and spread across different offices
• Conceptual, FEED and EPC / EPCm experiences
• Knowledge of international codes & standards e.g. IEC, ANSI, IEEE, CEI EN
• Proven knowledge of industry accepted electrical system analysis software such as ETAP and/or PTW SKM and Caneco
• Ability to use electrical data base, such as Intergraph Smart Electrical and Aveva Electrical, is a plus
• Highly motivated, well organized, resourceful and proactive
• Flexible to travel

Compensation and compliance:

Contract & Classification

• Contract type: Permanent
• Collective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011)
• Job Classification level: Quadro, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNL

Compensation

• Gross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be € 63,000.00, paid in 14 instalments
• At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills
• The compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefits
• Variable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection process

Equal Opportunities

• This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations

Transparency & Offer Determination

Any deviation from the information provided in the job posting will be justified by objective and verifiable elements that emerged during the selection process, including:

• Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;
• Additional specialized skills relevant to the role;
• Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;
• Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;
• Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection process

Compliance Statement

All compensation decisions:

• Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive 2023/970 and applicable Italian legislation – D.L. 96/2026
• Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicable
• Follow company Code of Conduct and DE&I principles

The key objectives for this role are:

• Manage proper and timely execution of projects
• Responsible for cost, schedule, material quantity / budget control and management of changes
• Ensure all contractual electrical engineering documents are issued
• Ensure technical accuracy and quality of all work performed by the multi-office electrical project team
• Take personal responsibility for safety and a healthy environment on the projects
• Ensure effective communications with other engineering disciplines, project management and Client teams
• Contribute to people development (e.g. coach junior engineers)
• Develop scope of work, assumptions, clarifications and man-hour estimates in response to Requests for Proposals
• Add value plus / optimization ideas
• Study / develop single line diagrams and functional diagrams
• Accurately perform and / or check electrical design calculations for electrical loads, voltage profile, short-circuit and device coordination studies, etc., using standard electrical engineering software in accordance with applicable codes
• Execute / check equipment sizing calculations
• Prepare / check electrical job specifications and data sheets
• Prepare / check material requisitions for electrical equipment and technical bid evaluations as per relevant practices
• Review Vendor drawings and documentation as per relevant practices
• Perform site surveys and prepare relevant reports
• Assist Client in taking challenging technical decisions