Junior process engineer – milano, italia

📍 Milan | 🏡 Hybrid | ⏱️Hybrid / Full-time, fixed contract 12 months

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 Engineering Services team in Milan delivers process engineering support across studies, proposals, conceptual and detailed design. We are now looking for a Junior Process Engineer to help develop process systems and equipment design while building their technical skills alongside experienced engineers.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Junior Process Engineer to join our Engineering Services team in Milan. In this role, you will support the delivery of process engineering assignments, from data analysis, calculations and simulations to studies, designs and project deliverables, with guidance from more senior engineers.

You will work closely with senior process engineers, project and task managers and colleagues from other technical disciplines, contributing to the conceptual and detailed design of process systems and equipment. The exact scope of the role can be adapted depending on the successful candidate’s experience, seniority and technical background.

How you will make an impact

Your work will support our Engineering Services team and its process engineering projects, helping us deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients and communities.

• Engineering assignments: Carry out routine aspects and defined portions of engineering assignments, applying basic engineering principles, prescribed methods and established procedures, with operational supervision and technical guidance from senior engineers.
• Data, calculations and analysis: Compile, verify and correlate data on process engineering problems and perform calculations, simulations and basic preliminary analyses using engineering software, with accuracy and completeness.
• Design and deliverables: Support conceptual designs, studies, reports and proposals, contribute to the detailed development of established design concepts for process systems and equipment, and help prepare process deliverables within scope, schedule and budget.
• Technical documentation and project controls: Contribute to material requisitions, specifications and related technical documents, and help develop and verify project controls documents and status reports.
• Coordination and collaboration: Coordinate assigned work with technical colleagues and other disciplines as directed. Where appropriate, provide technical direction to colleagues on specific design support tasks and assign and check the work of less experienced team members.

The team around you

You will be part of our Engineering Services team in Milan, working across process engineering assignments and alongside other engineering disciplines, and supported by WSP’s wider technical and professional network.

The culture: A supportive team where senior engineers provide guidance and coaching and feedback are part of everyday work.

The projects: Process systems and equipment design, from studies, proposals and conceptual design through to detailed design deliverables.

The opportunity: Hands-on learning on real projects, the chance to develop your consultancy and technical writing skills, and to build your own network of technical peers, project managers and task managers across the business unit.

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.

• Full professional proficiency in English and Italian.
• Degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2 years of professional experience.
• Basic knowledge of water chemistry and water treatment processes; process engineering fundamentals including systems calculations, equipment, application of methods, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), plant layout and materials; and relevant industry and regulatory codes, standards and design or layout criteria for the process discipline.
• Ability to use engineering software for calculations, simulations and preliminary analyses, and to work accurately to prescribed analysis, design and computational methods.
• Clear written communication with the motivation to develop technical writing skills; ability to manage your own workload and multiple commitments, follow through and raise issues early on scope, schedule or budget; openness to coaching and feedback; a flexible, can-do approach; safe working practices in the office and on site; and an interest in building your network across the business.

We do not expect you to know everything. We are looking for curiosity, motivation and willingness to learn. From day one, you will contribute to real projects, receive guidance from experienced professionals and progressively build your technical confidence.

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 €25,000 - €32,000. 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 learn, grow your process engineering skills and contribute to real projects, 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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