Electrical Engineer - Milan, Turin, Padua, Rome or Pisa

WSP in Italia; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Meal vouchers

Wellbeing benefits

Supplementary healthcare coverage

Professional registration support

Employee wellbeing and assistance

Public transport and mobility support

Corporate discounts and perks

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

WSP Italia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Engineering Services team in Italy. With about five years of experience, you will design electrical systems for industrial environments, Data Centers and related topography, focusing on low and medium voltage applications.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to design development through to testing and commissioning, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant electrical solutions across projects in Italy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering or related discipline.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in electrical design for industrial, infrastructure, Data Center or complex projects.
• Solid knowledge of low and medium voltage systems, power distribution, switchgear, substations and IEC standards.
• Experience preparing or reviewing deliverables such as single line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, calculations, schematics and specifications.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ETAP, DigSilent, EPLAN; familiarity with PLC/SCADA/DCS is a plus.
• Proficient in Italian and English; able to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design for low and medium voltage systems in industrial facilities.
• Prepare and review electrical deliverables such as SLDs, cable schedules, load lists and schematics.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, automation, instrumentation and project teams.
• Support integration of basic automation systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS).
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors during project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical deliverables

Multidisciplinary coordination

Automation interface

Project execution

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Energy Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

DigSilent

EPLAN

PLC/SCADA/DCS

Job description

Milan, Turin, Padua, Rome or Pisa | Hybrid working | Full-time, permanent

Building a sustainable future, together.

At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and advisory. Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment.

Due to continued growth across our Engineering Services team in Italy, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of electrical systems for industrial and infrastructure-related projects, with a strong focus on low and medium voltage systems.

The opportunity

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with approximately five years of experience to join our Engineering Services team in Italy. In this role, you will contribute to the design of electrical systems for industrial environments, Data Center and Data Center electrical topography/architecture, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant solutions across low and medium voltage applications.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, contractors and vendors, contributing to technical deliverables from design development through to project execution, testing and commissioning support.

How you will make an impact

Your work will help strengthen the quality, reliability and technical accuracy of our electrical engineering solutions for clients operating in industrial and complex built environments.

• Electrical design: Develop and review electrical design solutions for low and medium voltage systems in industrial facilities.


• Technical deliverables: Prepare and review single line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, electrical schematics, electrical calculations, technical specifications and engineering reports.


• Multidisciplinary coordination: Collaborate with civil, mechanical, automation, instrumentation and project teams to ensure integrated and practical engineering solutions.


• Automation and instrumentation interface: Support the integration of basic automation systems, including PLC, SCADA or DCS interfaces, and contribute to instrumentation-related activities where required.


• Project execution support: Coordinate with contractors and vendors and support installation, testing and commissioning activities during project delivery.

The team around you

You will be part of WSP Italia’s Engineering Services team, working across industrial and multidisciplinary projects where electrical design quality, safety and coordination are central to successful delivery.

The culture: collaborative, practical and technically focused, with space to contribute ideas and learn from experienced colleagues.

The projects: industrial facilities, energy-related infrastructure, electrical distribution systems and multidisciplinary engineering assignments.

The opportunity: a chance to grow your technical depth in low and medium voltage design while working on meaningful projects with local and international exposure.

What you will bring to the role

We focus on the essential qualifications, skills and experience needed for success, while welcoming different technical backgrounds and career paths.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• Approximately 5 years of experience in electrical design, ideally within industrial, infrastructure, Data Center, or complex engineering environments.


• Solid knowledge of low and medium voltage systems, power distribution, switchgear, substations and applicable IEC standards.


• Experience preparing or reviewing key electrical deliverables such as single line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, calculations, schematics and technical specifications.


• Knowledge of design tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, DigSilent, EPLAN or equivalent software. Experience with automation systems such as PLC, SCADA or DCS would be an advantage.


• Good communication skills in Italian and English, with a collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and vendors.

Your growth with us

We are looking for someone with strong technical judgement who wants to keep developing through complex, meaningful projects. You will contribute your expertise, share knowledge with colleagues and strengthen the quality of our work across multidisciplinary teams.

Life at WSP

When our people thrive, our projects thrive. At WSP, you will be supported to build your career, take on meaningful challenges and learn from talented professionals across a global network. We encourage flexibility, new ideas and growth

in ways that reflect different career paths and ambitions.

Compensation and benefits

WSP is committed to pay transparency. The annual gross salary range for this position is €33,000 - €43,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications and relevant expertise.

What we offer

In addition to base salary, we offer a local benefits package designed to support wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.


• Meal vouchers and wellbeing benefits.


• Supplementary healthcare coverage.


• Professional registration support, where applicable.


• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.


• Public transport and mobility support.


• Access to additional welfare initiatives, corporate discounts and employee perks.


• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Our recruitment process

We see recruitment as a two-way conversation. Our process is designed to be transparent, collaborative and respectful of your time. While each hiring process is tailored to the position, it typically includes:

• Introductory conversation: A first conversation with Talent Acquisition to discuss your experience, motivations and expectations.


• Technical and team interview: A discussion with the hiring manager and relevant team members to explore your technical background and future contribution.


• Final conversation: A final discussion with business or unit leadership, where relevant, to review the scope of the role, team vision and potential impact.

Come as you are

We are building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. If you see yourself in this role but do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your background, perspective and experience might be exactly what we need to move forward.

We are committed to fair, transparent and inclusive hiring. All applications will be treated with confidentiality and considered in line with equal opportunities principles.

Ready to help shape what’s next?

If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to technically challenging electrical engineering projects and grow your expertise in low and medium voltage systems, we would love to hear from you.

Accessibility and adjustments

We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know so we can support you.