Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Pubblicato il 09-09-2026 - Eligo Recruitment in Milano
Electrical Commissioning Engineer | Data Centres
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Looking to work on some of Europe's most prestigious hyperscale data centre projects?
If you're an experiencedElectrical Commissioning Engineerready for your next international challenge, this is your opportunity to join a leading engineering contractor delivering cutting-edge mission critical facilities across Europe.
Based inMilan, you'll be responsible for bringing complex electrical systems to life, ensuring every installation is commissioned safely, efficiently and to the highest industry standards before handover.
Salary:€6,500 to €7,500 EUR net per month(depending on experience) + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression
Location:Milan, Italy
What's in it for you?
Competitive net salary with flexibility for the right experience
Long-term pipeline of major hyperscale projects secured for years to come
Excellent relocation support (where applicable)
Clear progression into Lead Commissioning and Commissioning Management positions
Work on some of Europe's most technically advanced data centres
Ongoing technical and leadership development
Collaborative, multinational project teams
Future opportunities across Europe
The Role
You'll take ownership of the testing, commissioning and energisation of critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring every system performs exactly as designed before client handover.
Working closely with project managers, design engineers, commissioning specialists and clients, you'll lead commissioning activities from planning through to project completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
Planning and delivering electrical commissioning activities across hyperscale data centre projects
Testing and commissioning UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers and LV electrical distribution systems
Developing commissioning procedures, programmes and method statements
Carrying out functional testing, integrated systems testing and load bank testing
Supporting energisation and critical system start-up activities
Leading commissioning packages on allocated projects
Producing commissioning reports, handover documentation and project close-out records
Coordinating with clients, subcontractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Investigating and resolving commissioning issues during project delivery
Supporting design teams by identifying improvements and lessons learned
Ensuring all commissioning activities comply with industry standards and project requirements
Mentoring junior commissioning engineers and supporting their development
About You
You're a technically capable commissioning engineer who enjoys working in fast-paced mission critical environments.
You take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality work and have the confidence to lead commissioning activities on complex electrical systems.
Essential Experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
5+ years' experience in electrical commissioning
Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems
Experience commissioning UPS systems, generators, switchgear and transformers
Previous experience delivering data centre, pharmaceutical or other mission critical projects
Excellent knowledge of electrical testing procedures and commissioning methodology
Strong understanding of electrical safety regulations and industry best practice
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple commissioning activities simultaneously
Fluent English
Desirable
Previous hyperscale data centre experience
Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards
Familiarity with IEC and IEEE electrical standards
High Voltage commissioning experience
Previous experience leading commissioning teams
Ability to mentor junior engineers
Italian language skills (beneficial but not essential)
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected international engineering contractor delivering some of Europe's largest and most exciting mission critical developments.
You'll gain exposure to complex hyperscale facilities, work alongside industry-leading commissioning specialists and enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to expand across Europe.
Whether your ambition is to become a Lead Commissioning Engineer, Commissioning Manager or move into senior project leadership, you'll have the support and opportunities to achieve your goals.
Interested?
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If you're an experiencedElectrical Commissioning Engineerlooking to accelerate your career on world-class data centre projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Eligo Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.