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📍 All WSP offices in Italy | 🏡 Hybrid | ⏱️ Full time

Building a sustainable future, together. At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and advisory. Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment.

Our Power & Energy Services team is growing to support the development of renewable energy projects. You will join a multidisciplinary, cross-national team with access to WSP’s global technical network and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around the world. The opportunity We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy Services team in any of our offices in Italy. In this role, you will contribute to the electrical engineering design and development of utility-scale renewable energy projects, taking ownership of defined engineering assignments and working with technical guidance from senior engineers where appropriate. You will work closely with senior engineers, technical colleagues and specialists from other disciplines, contributing to renewable energy designs, studies, calculations, specifications and project controls. You will be expected to deliver accurate work within agreed scope, schedule and budget, raise issues proactively and provide technical direction on specific design support assignments where appropriate. How you will make an impact Your work will support the Power & Energy Services team and the development of renewable energy projects, helping us deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients and communities.

• Engineering assignments: Complete routine portions of electrical engineering assignments using prescribed methods, established principles and clearly defined procedures.
• Design and analysis: Support electrical designs, studies and reports; prepare process deliverables; and perform calculations, simulations and preliminary analyses for LV, MV and HV systems, grids and connections.
• Data and documentation: Compile, verify and correlate engineering data, and contribute to material requisitions, specifications and related technical documents.
• Coordination and delivery: Coordinate assigned work with other technical personnel and disciplines, managing personal workload and communicating issues that could affect scope, schedule, budget or quality.
• Project support and safe working: Assist with project controls documentation and status reporting, use engineering software as directed, follow through on commitments and apply safe working practices in office and field settings.

The team around you You will be part of a multidisciplinary and cross-national Power & Energy Services team, working across utility-scale renewable energy projects and electrical engineering disciplines and supported by WSP’s wider technical and professional network. The culture: Collaborative, multidisciplinary and focused on learning through guidance, coaching and constructive feedback. The projects: Utility-scale renewable energy developments requiring electrical design, grid connection and technical documentation. The opportunity: Build technical confidence, deepen your renewable energy expertise and collaborate on global projects, with travel opportunities where relevant. What you will bring to the role We focus on the essential qualifications, skills and experience needed for success, while welcoming different technical backgrounds and career paths.

• A degree in electrical engineering or energy engineering.
• At least two years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, ideally supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of utility-scale renewable plant operation and equipment; Italian grid connection requirements, including CEI 0-16 and the Terna Grid Code; LV, MV and HV electrical design, grids and connections; single-line diagrams; electrical calculations; and the principles of Energy Yield Assessments. Experience sizing underground or overhead MV/HV lines is preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PVsyst, Excel and Microsoft Office, plus experience with Ampere or similar electrical calculation software and DIgSILENT or similar power-system analysis software.
• A collaborative and reliable working style, accuracy in calculations and data, clear written communication, willingness to learn from coaching and feedback, and the ability to manage multiple commitments within agreed scope, schedule and budget.
• Professional proficiency in both Italian and English languages.

You will bring established technical knowledge and relevant project experience, taking ownership of defined engineering activities while continuing to develop your expertise. You will collaborate across disciplines, contribute to quality deliverables and receive technical guidance from senior engineers where appropriate. Life at WSP When our people thrive, our projects thrive. At WSP, you will be supported to build your career, take on meaningful challenges and learn from talented professionals across a global network. We encourage flexibility, new ideas and growth in ways that reflect different career paths and ambitions. Compensation and benefits WSP is committed to pay transparency. The annual gross salary range for this position is €28,000 - €35,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications and relevant expertise. Local benefits In addition to base salary, we offer a local benefits package designed to support wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Meal vouchers and wellbeing benefits.
• Supplementary healthcare coverage.
• Professional registration support, where applicable.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• Public transport and mobility support.
• Access to additional welfare initiatives, corporate discounts and employee perks.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Our recruitment process We see recruitment as a two-way conversation. Our process is designed to be transparent, collaborative and respectful of your time. While each hiring process is tailored to the position, it typically includes:

• Introductory conversation: A first conversation with Talent Acquisition to discuss your experience, motivations and expectations.
• Technical and team interview: A discussion with the hiring manager and relevant team members to explore your technical background and future contribution.
• Final conversation: A final discussion with business or unit leadership, where relevant, to review the scope of the role, team vision and potential impact.

Come as you are We are building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. If you see yourself in this role but do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your background, perspective and experience might be exactly what we need to move forward. All applications will be treated with confidentiality and considered under equal opportunities principles. Ready to help shape what’s next? If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to renewable energy projects, learn from experienced professionals and expand your technical impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and discover what you can achieve with WSP. Accessibility and adjustments We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know so we can support you.

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