Electrical Project Engineer – Milan / Italy

Milan, Italy
€70000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 4 minutes ago
Electrical Project Engineer – Data Centre Construction
Milan, Italy
International Engineering Services Contractor
€70,000 to €85,000 DOE package

The Company

This international engineering contractor delivers complex data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, power, and critical infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe.

With a strong pipeline of major European projects secured, the company continues to expand its engineering team and is now seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of a large-scale data centre project in Milan.

The Role: Electrical Project Engineer

This role sits at the centre of project delivery, providing technical support and coordination throughout the full project lifecycle.

Working closely with Senior Engineers, Project Managers, Site Teams, Subcontractors, Consultants, and Equipment Vendors, you will ensure electrical systems are designed, coordinated, installed, tested, and handed over in line with project requirements.

This role is ideal for an Electrical Project Engineer who enjoys being actively involved in project delivery and wants exposure to complex data centre and mission-critical projects.

Must Have Requirements
  • Must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Must have previous experience as an Electrical Project Engineer or similar role within the construction industry.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, technical coordination, and project delivery processes.
  • Experience managing technical submittals, RFIs, and engineering documentation.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
  • Data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or large-scale commercial project experience preferred.
  • Experience working with M&E contractors or engineering services contractors beneficial.
  • Knowledge of commissioning, testing, and handover activities.
  • Experience reviewing BIM models, technical drawings, and construction documentation.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with BIM platforms and Common Data Environments (CDE).
  • Knowledge of FATs, SATs, commissioning processes, and quality systems.
  • Exposure to project planning, procurement, and commercial management.
  • Experience mentoring Graduate Engineers.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Senior and Lead Engineers with day-to-day engineering delivery.
  • Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
  • Manage engineering trackers, design responsibility matrices, and equipment schedules.
  • Prepare project progress updates and technical reports.
  • Support implementation of project EHS requirements and ensure engineering activities align with site safety standards.
  • Prepare and review RFQs and support equipment procurement activities.
  • Evaluate supplier quotations and provide technical recommendations.
  • Manage technical submittals, RFIs, and engineering documentation throughout project delivery.
  • Review quality plans, inspection test plans, and commissioning documentation.
  • Support FATs, SATs, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
  • Review BIM models, technical drawings, schematics, and installation details.
  • Maintain redline drawings and as-built information.
  • Identify technical risks and escalate issues where appropriate.
  • Support Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors with technical information relating to variations and value engineering opportunities.
  • Assist in mentoring Graduate Engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.
About You

You are a technically capable Electrical Project Engineer who enjoys solving problems, coordinating project teams, and ensuring engineering information is delivered accurately and on time.

You are organised, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple project disciplines while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and programme delivery.

You enjoy being involved in real project delivery and take pride in seeing engineering solutions successfully implemented on site.

What’s on Offer

Salary: €70,000 to €85,000 DOE

Exceptional candidates with significant data centre or mission-critical project experience may attract a higher package.

Benefits:
  • Accommodation support
  • Flights and travel allowance
  • Pension contribution
  • Healthcare package
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Professional development support
  • Long-term European project pipeline
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Exposure to major hyperscale data centre developments
Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Europe's leading engineering contractors and work on major data centre developments in Milan.

You will gain exposure to complex engineering challenges, work alongside experienced project delivery teams, and build valuable international project experience while progressing your career within a growing business.

How to Apply

Call Ryan Kieran on 015314345 or email ryan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with leading engineering contractors delivering data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, power, and critical infrastructure projects.

If you're an Electrical Project Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Engineer, M&E Project Engineer, or Project Engineer looking for opportunities in Italy or across Europe, we can help you secure the right role for your experience and long-term career goals.

Related roles: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building Services Engineer, M&E Project Engineer, Project Engineer

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