Data Center Electrical Design Lead

AECOM; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Pension plan

Gym membership

Job summary

AECOM in Milan, Italy, is seeking an Electrical Engineer with about 5 years of experience in electrical building services, data centers, or critical facilities to join multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

You will design electrical systems, perform load calculations, coordinate with mechanical engineers, and help ensure safety and standards compliance while advancing energy-efficient design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Approx. 5 years of professional experience in electrical design for buildings, infrastructure, or critical facilities.
• Familiarity with power distribution and emergency power systems, electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, short-circuit or arc-flash studies and electrical codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of design tools such as AutoCAD and/or electrical calculation software.
• Experience with Revit/BIM for electrical systems.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Data center–related certifications are a plus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of electrical systems for data centers and similar mission-critical facilities, including power distribution, emergency power systems (UPS, generators), lighting, earthing, and bonding systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations considering IT loads, cooling systems, and auxiliary services, with awareness of future expansion and scalability.
• Assist in the specification and selection of transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, distribution boards, and protection devices in compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Contribute to the development of reliable electrical architectures, including basic redundancy concepts, backup power solutions, and automatic transfer systems.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper integration between electrical systems and HVAC/cooling infrastructure, including power supply for critical cooling equipment.
• Apply relevant national and international standards and guidelines under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepare and support the development of drawings, technical reports, and specifications. Interface with architects, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and site activities, assisting in verifying installation compliance with design intent.
• Stay informed on data center technologies, power reliability concepts, and energy-efficient design strategies.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Data center expertise

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Electrical calculation software

Job description

AECOM in Milan, Italy, is seeking an Electrical Engineer with about 5 years of experience in electrical building services, data centers, or critical facilities to join multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

You will design electrical systems, perform load calculations, coordinate with mechanical engineers, and help ensure safety and standards compliance while advancing energy-efficient design.