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.#LI-HybridThe 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 offerMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas and emerging energy sectorsFlexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevantCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our businessCompensation – details provided at the end of the job advertBenefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insuranceCommitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. 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 industryFluent written and spoken English and ItalianExcellent 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 officesConceptual, FEED and EPC / EPCm experiencesKnowledge of international codes & standards e.g. IEC, ANSI, IEEE, CEI ENProven knowledge of industry accepted electrical system analysis software such as ETAP and/or PTW SKM and CanecoAbility to use electrical data base, such as Intergraph Smart Electrical and Aveva Electrical, is a plusHighly motivated, well organized, resourceful and proactiveFlexible to travelCompensation and compliance:Contract & ClassificationContract type: PermanentCollective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011)Job Classification level: Quadro, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNLCompensationGross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be 63,000.00, paid in 14 instalmentsThe compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefitsVariable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection processEqual OpportunitiesThis job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulationsTransparency & Offer DeterminationAt 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.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 processCompliance StatementAll 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. 96/2026Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicableFollow company Code of Conduct and DE&I principlesThe key objectives for this role are:Manage proper and timely execution of projectsResponsible for cost, schedule, material quantity / budget control and management of changesEnsure all contractual electrical engineering documents are issuedEnsure technical accuracy and quality of all work performed by the multi-office electrical project teamTake personal responsibility for safety and a healthy environment on the projectsEnsure effective communications with other engineering disciplines, project management and Client teamsContribute to people development (e.g. coach junior engineers)Develop scope of work, assumptions, clarifications and man-hour estimates in response to Requests for ProposalsAdd value plus / optimization ideasStudy / develop single line diagrams and functional diagramsAccurately 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 codesExecute / check equipment sizing calculationsPrepare / check electrical job specifications and data sheetsPrepare / check material requisitions for electrical equipment and technical bid evaluations as per relevant practicesReview Vendor drawings and documentation as per relevant practicesPerform site surveys and prepare relevant reportsAssist Client in taking challenging technical decisions Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-28