Job title: Lead Electrical Engineer – Data Centre
Location: Milan, Italy
Company: International M&E; Contractor
Package: €110,000 salary DOE + 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation + accommodation + flights + vehicle
The Company
An international M&E; contractor delivering major data centre, pharmaceutical and technically complex engineering projects across Ireland and Europe.
With a strong European project pipeline, the business is continuing to expand its engineering teams in Italy and offers experienced electrical professionals long-term opportunities across major data centre projects.
The Role: Lead Electrical Engineer
As Lead Electrical Engineer in Milan, you will take responsibility for electrical engineering activities from design development through installation, commissioning and handover on a major data centre project.
Working closely with the Project Manager, BIM team, construction team, vendors and client, you will ensure electrical systems are technically compliant, coordinated and delivered in line with the construction programme.
Must Have Requirements




- Must have 7+ years' electrical project engineering experience, ideally within construction
- Third level qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering required
- Proven experience required with LV and MV electrical systems
- Data centre, pharmaceutical, commercial or major industrial project experience required
- Strong electrical design, technical submittal and commissioning knowledge

Preferred Experience
- Data centre electrical engineering experience preferred
- Amtech, Dialux and AutoCAD 2D experience beneficial
- Experience dealing directly with clients, vendors and specialist subcontractors
- Knowledge of BS7671, IEC and relevant EN electrical standards

Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering and design management activities
- Review electrical designs, specifications and cable sizing calculations
- Identify design gaps and resolve technical issues before installa

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