Electrical Engineer - Life Science

Wood is recruiting for a Electrical Engineer to join our Life Sciences division based in Milan, working on Pharmaceutical and Bio Tech projects across Europe and internationally.

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The role.

The Electrical Engineer will work on projects for international clients in a multinational and multicultural environment, applying the approach of electrical design in Life Sciences and the working procedures of a large, international engineering company.

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.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering
• At least 3 years’ experience in electrical design and multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Fluency in Italian and English 
• Strong passion for Electrical technologies 
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools 
• Availability of working on assignment at clients’ or Wood’s sites/offices, is a mandatory requirement

Compensation and compliance:

Contract & Classification

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

Compensation

• Gross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be € 40,000.00, 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:

• Design the Electrical Systems of Life Sciences production plants
• Design plant infrastructures (such as Fire & Gas and access control systems)
• Prepare Electrical technical drawings, such as MV and LV power distribution diagrams
• Prepare equipment specifications of MV switchgears, transformers, power centers, MCC, UPS, etc.
• Perform short circuit calculations, cables sizing and calculations of lighting, grounding and lightning
• Collaborate with Process and Engineering teams to ensure that the Electrical design is compliant with the project needs and client’s expectations
• Coordinate 3rd parties and remote execution centers, such as Wood’s Engineering office in India
• Carry out the technical evaluation of Electrical suppliers’ and contractors’ bids
• Follow up the design of Electrical suppliers and contractors 
• Take part in the Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at suppliers’ premises
• Support Electrical construction and commissioning activities at client’s site