Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer
Pubblicato il 26-08-2026 - Blackedge Consulting in Milano
Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical Facilities - Milan, 3 days per week onsite
An internationally recognised engineering and design consultancy is seeking a talented Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer to join its growing Building Services Engineering team in Milan. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in mission-critical, data centre, or industrial projects who is looking to work on technically complex and innovative developments within a collaborative international environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of high-profile projects, supporting clients across the full project lifecycle from concept design through to detailed delivery. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to creating efficient, resilient, and sustainable engineering solutions for modern mission-critical facilities.
The Opportunity:
Data and digital infrastructure continue to shape the way organisations operate worldwide. As demand for resilient, secure, and energy-efficient facilities increases, this organisation is delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions for some of the most advanced and technically demanding developments globally.
As part of the Electrical Engineering team, you will work alongside architects, mechanical engineers, sustainability specialists, and project managers to develop integrated building services solutions that balance operational performance, sustainability, and commercial value.
This position offers significant exposure to complex projects, direct client interaction,
and the opportunity to take ownership of design delivery while mentoring junior engineers within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage electrical engineering packages across multidisciplinary building projects
Act as a senior technical point of contact for clients, consultants, and project stakeholders
Coordinate electrical design activities with architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines
Deliver detailed electrical designs for mission-critical and technically complex facilities
Design systems including:
Emergency and standby power systems
Electrical distribution and small power systems
Earthing and lightning protection systems
ICT infrastructure and structured cabling
Building automation and controls systems
Photovoltaic systems and sustainable energy solutions
Fire alarm, safety, and security systems
Support project planning, resource coordination, and technical reviews
Mentor and provide guidance to junior and intermediate engineers
Ensure designs comply with relevant international standards, regulations, and best practices
Contribute to innovation, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement within the engineering team
Candidate Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience in electrical building services design
Proven experience delivering data centre, mission-critical, or industrial building projects
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and design coordination
Experience working within BIM/Revit environments; knowledge of parametric design would be beneficial
Fluent written and spoken Italian and English