Electrical Project Engineer

Experteer Italy; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading engineering firm in Milan seeks a Project Engineer with expertise in Control and Protection Systems. The candidate will lead projects, design systems, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal applicants have over 3 years of experience in substation automation and a background in Electrical Engineering. This role offers a flexible work environment and comprehensive welfare programs.

Servizi

Flexible working environment

Health insurance

Continuous learning opportunities

Free on-site lunch options

Competenze

• Proven experience (3+ years) in substation automation and control systems.
• Knowledge of protection relays and communication protocols.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Mansioni

• Lead projects involving substation automation and protection systems.
• Design control and protection systems per project specifications.
• Collaborate with teams and interface with stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Substation automation

Control and protection systems

Communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, IEC 104)

SCADA systems

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

Electrical/Electronic/Energy/Automation Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Overview

We are looking for a Project Engineer with expertise in Control and Protection Systems for Transmission System Operator (TSO) applications, to be hired with a permanent contract in Milan within the Electrification & Automation Business Unit.

Your Challenge

As an Electrical Project Engineer focused on Control and Protection Systems (TSO Applications) you will be involved in complex projects focused on the delivery, installation, and commissioning of advanced protection and control systems for high‑voltage power facilities. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (i.e. Project Management team...).

• Act as the technical lead for projects involving substation automation and protection systems within high‑voltage and extra‑high‑voltage transmission networks.
• Design and engineer control, protection, and communication systems in accordance with project specifications, grid codes, and international standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including project management, commissioning and procurement.
• Interface with Transmission System Operators (TSOs), end users, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle (engineering, construction, in premises testing and on‑site commissioning).
• Ensure quality, cost‑efficiency, and timely delivery of engineering deliverables.
• Conduct technical reviews, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and provide support during site commissioning.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of technological developments in IEC 61850, SCADA systems, and digital substation technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) in substation automation, control and protection systems, preferably within TSO environments.
• Prior experience and/or solid understanding of key processes related to factory acceptance testing (FAT), on‑site installation, and commissioning of protection and control systems for high‑voltage applications.
• Strong knowledge of protection relays, communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, IEC 104), and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of Siemens Protection and Automation product portfolio is a plus.
• Education background in Electrical/Electronic/Energy/Automation Engineering.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Passion to never‑stop growing.
• Respect and appreciation of each person's uniqueness, willingness to co‑create and share knowledge.
• Proficiency in English and Italian.
• Eligibility to work in Italy.

What We Offer

• Flexibility: trustful environment with an inclusive and flexible way of working driven by results; hybrid and remote working enabled by innovative tools and devices, personal computer and smartphone; wi‑fi connection reimbursement.
• Welfare: flexible welfare programs and health insurance extendable to your family; professional and extraprofessional accident insurance; free on‑site lunch options.
• Never stop growing: plenty opportunities for continuous and individual learning journeys.
• An inclusive team culture where you can be yourself.

Siemens is an equal opportunity employer, offering a safe and inclusive work environment, based on mutual respect and the appreciation of uniqueness, guaranteeing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates to unleash their full potential.

Our recruiting team is looking forward to getting to know you!