Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Centres)
Pubblicato il 03-09-2026 - Black u0026 White Engineering in Milano
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to lead the design of critical infrastructure that powers the digital world?
At Black & White Engineering, you'll work on some of Europe's most exciting hyperscale and colocation data centre developments. Based in Milan, you'll join a team delivering industry-leading engineering solutions for global technology clients, helping create the resilient electrical infrastructure that supports cloud computing, AI and large-scale digital operations.
As a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll take ownership of complex electrical design challenges, providing technical leadership across major projects while working closely with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services systems on mission-critical projects.
- Develop and review electrical calculations, specifications and technical reports.
- Design power distribution, UPS, standby generation and earthing systems.
- Support the development of resilient electrical infrastructure solutions for hyperscale data centres.
- Coordinate with mechanical, structural and architectural teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to provide technical expertise and project leadership.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practice initiatives.
Essential Skills
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience delivering electrical building services design projects.
- Strong knowledge of LV distribution, standby power, UPS and critical electrical systems.
- Experience managing complex projects and leading technical teams.
- Data centre or mission-critical engineering experience is advantageous.
- Excellent communication,
commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Black & White Engineering?
- Work on industry-leading hyperscale and colocation data centre projects.
- Collaborate with some of the most respected engineers in the mission-critical sector.
- Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Enjoy genuine career progression within a fast-growing international consultancy.
- Be part of a collaborative culture built on Accountability, Integrity, Simplicity and Supportiveness.
Learning & Development
You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.
Company Overview
Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.
Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.
As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.