Principal Electrical Engineer
Pubblicato il 05-10-2026 - Wood in Milano
Job Description
Wood is recruiting for a
Principal Electrical Engineer
to join its Projects Team, focusing on engineering, procurement and construction of complex plants in the Chemical, Petrochemical and Energy industries. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.
The Role
The Principal Electrical Engineer reports functionally to the Electrical Department Manager and operationally to one or more Project Managers. He/She is responsible, on projects, for leading a team of discipline engineers / designers, in a multi-office environment, while still performing technical tasks within the projects.
What We Can Offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas; and emerging energy sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Compensation – details provided at the end of the job advert
Benefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Responsibilities
The key objectives for this role are:
Manage proper and timely execution of projects
Responsible for cost, schedule, material quantity / budget control and management of changes
Ensure all contractual electrical engineering documents are issued
Ensure technical accuracy and quality of all work performed by the multi-office electrical project team
Take personal responsibility for safety and a healthy environment on the projects
Ensure effective communications with other engineering disciplines, project management and Client teams
Contribute to people development (e.g. coach junior engineers)
Develop scope of work, assumptions, clarifications and man-hour estimates in response to Requests for Proposals
Add value plus / optimization ideas
Study / develop single line diagrams and functional diagrams
Accurately perform and / or check electrical design calculations for electrical loads, voltage profile, short-circuit and device coordination studies,
etc., using standard electrical engineering software in accordance with applicable codes
Execute / check equipment sizing calculations
Prepare / check electrical job specifications and data sheets
Prepare / check material requisitions for electrical equipment and technical bid evaluations as per relevant practices
Review Vendor drawings and documentation as per relevant practices
Perform site surveys and prepare relevant reports
Assist Client in taking challenging technical decisions
Qualifications
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected
Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, with 10?15 years of engineering experience in the required industry
Fluent written and spoken English and Italian
Excellent leadership skills in Electrical Engineering with ability to handle complex multi-office projects (mega-projects)
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Proven track record in handling large teams of electrical engineers structured and spread across different offices
Conceptual, FEED and EPC / EPCm experiences
Knowledge of international codes & standards e.g. IEC, ANSI, IEEE, CEI EN
Proven knowledge of industry accepted electrical system analysis software such as ETAP and/or PTW SKM and Caneco
Ability to use electrical data base, such as Intergraph Smart Electrical and Aveva Electrical, is a plus
Highly motivated, well organized, resourceful and proactive
Flexible to travel
Compensation And Compliance
Contract & Classification
Contract type: Permanent
Collective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011)
Job Classification level: Quadro, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNL
Compensation
Gross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be € 63,******, paid in 14 instalments
The compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefits
Variable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection process
Equal Opportunities
This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations
Transparency & Offer Determination
At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate's professional experience and technical and soft skills.
Any Deviation From The Information Provided In The Job Posting Will Be Justified By Objective And Verifiable Elements That Emerged During The Selection Process, Including
Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;
Additional specialized skills relevant to the role;
Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;
Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;
Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection process
Compliance Statement
All Compensation Decisions
Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive ****?970 and applicable Italian legislation – D.L. 96?****
Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicable
Follow company Code of Conduct and DE&I; principles
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.