Principal Electrical Engineer
Pubblicato il 04-10-2026 - Wood Group in Varese
As Principal Electrical Engineer, you lead electrical discipline delivery on turnkey projects in chemical, petrochemical and energy segments, across multiple offices. You mentor engineers, steer technical work, and ensure safe, compliant design while aligning with project goals. You will work closely with project managers and the Electrical Department to shape solutions for mega-projects and complex plants. This role offers hybrid work, global collaboration and ongoing professional development to advance your career and the company’s lower-carbon ambitions.
- free shuttle from Metro
- office canteen
- biannual medical check-up
- free company parking
- Lead and coordinate a multi-office electrical team on complex projects
- Ensure delivery of technically accurate electrical engineering documents
- Manage cost, schedule, material quantities and changes
- Perform and review electrical design calculations and equipment sizing
- Develop scope of work,
supplier data sheets, and bid evaluations
- Support safety, quality and cross-discipline communications
- Coach junior engineers and contribute to people development
- Contribute to RFP responses with scope, assumptions and man-hour estimates
- Master Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10–15 years of engineering experience in chemical/petrochemical/energy sectors
- Fluent English and Italian (written and spoken)
- Proven track record leading large, distributed electrical teams on mega-projects
- Experience in conceptual, FEED and EPC/EPCm environments
- Knowledge of IEC, ANSI, IEEE, CEI EN standards
- strong leadership
- proactive and well-organized
- ETAP
- SKM
- Caneco
Principal Electrical Engineer • varese, lombardia, it