Electrical Engineer

AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services. We are devoted experts in industry, energy and infrastructure sectors, creating impact for generations to come. AFRY has Nordic roots with a global reach. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable society. 

Purpose of the role:

• In line with the Energy Division’s strategy and goals, to enforce the Project Execution team (in Italy and more general related to EMEA area); the main tasks include the execution of projects at various stages, from the sales proposal to project execution.

Reports to: Country Manager

Responsibilities and deliveries

Working side by side with project teams also in a leadership position to execute project duties in most efficient way including typically:

• feasibility studies
• due diligences
• lender and owner’s engineering
• contractor’s engineering
• engineering advisory service
• various coordination tasks
• knowledge of basic design for generator and transformers, including tests and fault analysis
• ability to perform cost evaluation for electrical systems including HV substations and HV connections (overhead lines, underground cables)
• ability to perform, manage and check calculation reports (load flow and short circuit, stability studies, earthing system, lightning system, insulation coordination, protection selectivity and setting)
• ability to perform site surveys in HV substations and power plants
• ability to manage detailed design activities (e.g., arrangement of HV substations, transformers and switchgear rooms, cables and cable ways, earthing, lighting, lightning) through external engineering companies
• ability to check detailed engineering documents (protection trip matrix for generators, transformers and HV system, schematic diagrams, functional control diagrams, protection setting tables)
• ability to write and check Tender specifications for electrical systems and technical purchase specifications for electrical components.

Education and experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Competences in electrical power systems for thermal power plants and renewables (wind and solar), HV substations and transmission lines, battery energy storage systems, grid codes, energy markets.

Personal qualities

• Strong spoken and written Italian and English (company’s business language)
• Additional languages such as French, Spanish, Portuguese, or German are a plus
• Able to learn and use engineering software tools, run simple economic models and to write professional reports.
• Excellent engineering and analytical skills, convincing written communication
• Able to work under pressure and in national or international teams
• Active and open-minded attitude

•    Good command of the use of common software tools

•     MS Project skills are highly regarded

•     Ability to withstand a very busy desk with parallel activities

•     Excellent communication skills to ensure a smooth communication with client’s organization and within the project team

•     Desire for continuous business improvement and personal development  

•     Readiness to travel including temporary relocation at client locations and working in other AFRY office locations

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.