AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our office in Milan, Italy.
The role is suited for engineers with around 5 years of experience in electrical building services, critical facilities, or infrastructure projects, with exposure to data centers or mission-critical environments.
The position focuses on electrical design and project engineering support, working within multidisciplinary teams on complex, fast-paced projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design of electrical systems for data centers and similar mission-critical facilities, including power distribution, emergency power systems (UPS, generators), lighting, earthing, and bonding systems.
- Perform electrical load calculations considering IT loads, cooling systems, and auxiliary services, with awareness of future expansion and scalability.
- Assist in the specification and selection of transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, distribution boards, and protection devices in compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
- Contribute to the development of reliable electrical architectures, including basic redundancy concepts, backup power solutions, and automatic transfer systems.
- Coordinate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper integration between electrical systems and HVAC/cooling infrastructure, including power supply for critical cooling equipment.
- Apply relevant national and international standards and guidelines under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Prepare and support the development of drawings, technical reports, and specifications. Interface with architects, contractors, and internal project teams.
- Support testing, commissioning, and site activities, assisting in verifying installation compliance with design intent.
- Stay informed on data center technologies, power reliability concepts, and energy-efficient design strategies.