Electrical Controls Engineer – Substation Relay Protection

Electrical Controls Engineer – Substation Relay Protection

Commissioning / Electrical Controls Engineer – Substation Relay Protection

Do you enjoy the practical hands‑on elements of Electrical Engineering and enjoy the technical challenges associated with power transmission and distribution projects?

As a specialist, offering full turnkey solutions to some of the world’s most challenging electrical infrastructure projects, we are looking for an electrical engineer with proven success in the industry.

Why This Company?

• Globally recognised for delivering solutions for some of the world’s most advanced infrastructure projects.
• World‑class expertise, reliability and customer service.
• Revenues more than one billion with continued year‑on‑year growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• €50K – €85K Basic (depending on seniority) – inclusive of 13th month salary
• 2‑4% Company Bonus
• 25% Extra Pay when on customer site
• Travel expenses covered (credit card, hotels, transport)
• Medical/Dental/Optical insurance (family cover)
• Under Italian contract – local legal requirements
• Relocation support
• 35 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays)

About the Role

You will be responsible for:

• Spending 30% of your time on customer sites across Italy and 70% operating from our facility in Milan.
• Completing factory acceptance testing of control panels, ensuring systems are produced to specification and wired correctly.
• Commissioning electrical systems at power transmission and distribution substations (installations can take 2 days to 2 weeks depending on project size).
• Supporting project managers and technical leads with project development, device configuration, and system design.
• Conducting site installation, testing and commissioning.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has 3‑5 years of experience installing and commissioning control panels, power panels or switchgear in power generation facilities, substations or power transmission and distribution environments.
• Speaks intermediate or above level of Italian and English and holds a valid driving license.
• Has a degree in Electrical Engineering (beneficial) or a general Technician Degree (acceptable).
• Has exposure to SCADA, ProfiBus, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 or relay protection products (advantageous).
• Can work independently; design experience not required.

Location

Based within a 1‑hour commute of Milan, Italy.

How to Apply

Click the apply button to send us your CV. If we think you’re a great fit for this role, we’ll be in touch in the next couple of days.

Job Ref: 162-1957-LI