Electrical Switchgear Technician for High Voltage (HV) Systems

For over 100 years, COL GROUP has stood for excellence and innovation in the electromechanical sector.
With a team of more than 400 professionals and four locations across Italy (Turin, Milan, Bergamo, and Catania), our Group – made up of COL Giovanni Paolo, IME GROUP (IMEQUADRI and IMEMONT), and Teamware – develops advanced solutions for medium and high-voltage power transmission and distribution infrastructures.
We are at the forefront of the energy transition, continuously investing in research and development and strongly believing in talent as the driving force of change.
If you’re looking for a dynamic, fast-growing, and future-oriented company with solid roots, join COL GROUP – where your contribution truly makes a difference.

We are looking for an Electrical Switchgear Technician for High Voltage (HV) Systems, a skilled professional specialized in the construction, assembly, wiring, installation, and testing of electrical switchboards for high-voltage applications. The successful candidate will work from electrical drawings and technical specifications to ensure the proper assembly and functionality of transmission, control, protection, and automation systems.

Field of activity

- Electrical workshop / switchboard manufacturing (approximately 99% of working time).
- Power transmission or distribution construction sites (approximately 1% of working time).

Responsabilities

- Wiring and assembling power distribution and automation electrical switchgear.
- Installing electrical components, including circuit breakers, relays, PLCs, terminal blocks, and protection devices.
- Reading and interpreting single-line and multi-line electrical diagrams.
- Installing cable ducts, routing cables, and performing electrical connections.
- Inspecting electrical connections and carrying out quality checks on completed switchgear
- Performing electrical testing and functional commissioning activities.




- Supporting the commissioning and start-up of electrical systems.
- Diagnosing and resolving wiring issues and electrical faults.
- Ensuring compliance with technical standards and safety regulations (CEI, IEC, Legislative Decree 81/08).

Required Skills

- Technical diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or an equivalent qualification.
- Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical switchgear wiring and assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts.
- Good knowledge of electrical components and protection devices.
- Proficiency in using electrical measuring instruments (testers, multimeters, testing equipment).
- Basic understanding of industrial automation systems (PLCs, contactors, relays).
- Knowledge of applicable technical standards and workplace safety regulations.
- Accuracy, manual dexterity, and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work both in the workshop and on customer sites.
- Willingness to travel when required for installation and commissioning activities.

What we offer

- Fixed-term employment contract with the opportunity for permanent employment.
- Gross annual salary (RAL): €25,000–€30,000, under the Italian Metalworking Industry Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica).
- Opportunities for professional growth in an innovative and dynamic environment focused on collaboration and success.
- Continuous training and development paths to improve skills.
- Meal vouchers and welfare.

Place of work

COL Group operates in full compliance with Diversity & Inclusion principles, which underpin our values, with the aim of breaking down barriers and prejudices and ensuring an inclusive and diverse working environment where every individual is valued and respected.

This job offer is addressed to candidates of all genders, in accordance with Italian laws D.Lgs. 903/77 and D.Lgs. 125/91.

Applicants are invited to review the information notice on the processing of candidates’ personal data available on the company website under Candidate Privacy Policy .

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📌 Electrical Switchgear Technician for High Voltage (HV) Systems (Italia)
🏢 COL GROUP
📍 Italia