ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions, operating across more than 40 countries. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for water management, renewable energy production, and large-scale construction projects, positioning itself as a key player in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, it is one of Spain's most prominent multinational corporations and is listed on the IBEX 35 index.

Headquartered in Madrid, ACCIONA offers extensive opportunities for international professionals, particularly in engineering, project management, and sustainability. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, frequently recruiting global talent for its complex international projects managed from Spain. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability makes it a top choice for professionals looking to build a career in the green energy and infrastructure sectors.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Entrecanales y Távora and MZOV, companies with roots dating back to the mid-19th century. It has since evolved from a traditional construction firm into a global leader in sustainability and renewable energy.

TECNICO ENERGÍA (Acción Humanitaria)

ACCIONA

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Job Description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Acciona.org is the corporate foundation of the Spanish company ACCIONA, which, under the motto The Energy & Water Foundation , has the mission of doing development cooperation by promoting access to energy, water, and infrastructure for people and communities without expectation of coverage of these needs or with difficulty in affording these services.

What will your main responsibilities be?

We are looking for two people to join us for the execution of an innovation project in the field of access to energy in humanitarian contexts.

The project, implemented in partnership with an internationally recognized humanitarian NGO, aims to improve the capacity of humanitarian organizations to meet their electricity needs in emergency situations using renewable energy sources. A tool will be developed to enable humanitarian actors to assess their energy demands and identify sustainable solutions, and this tool will be validated in a pilot project in the Philippines.

Energy Technicians in humanitarian projects will join the project team to support the identification of pre-existing solutions and applicable regulations and subsequently implement them, and specifically perform the following functions:

Investigate solutions developed in other sectors and/or regions that allow for the characterization of demand and simulation of generation alternatives
Study of methods and tools for sizing electrical power generation sources and simulation of operating scenarios
Study of the energy demand of humanitarian actors in emergency contexts.
Study of the applicable regulations for energy access solutions in humanitarian emergency situations
Evaluation of different electrification and heating/cooking technologies. Search for existing providers of off-grid electricity access solutions. Analysis of the suitability of different solutions and evaluation based on relevant regulations and certifications.
Literature review on access to energy in vulnerable and humanitarian contexts and identification of good practices, trends and key impact factors.
Development of manuals, best practices, guides, recommendations and procedures.
Support in the management and monitoring of the project, in accordance with the requirements established by acciona.org and by external funding sources.

What do we offer?

I work based in Madrid (Spain) for a Spanish multinational company, with availability for international travel.
Two positions: one for identifying solutions and further research work, and another for technical evaluation of said solutions and coordination in the project with everything related to execution.
Contract of 12-24 months duration (with possibility of continuing within the company)
Competitive compensation based on the profile of the selected person.
One day of remote work per week and flexible hours
Company cafeteria

We are a company that values diversity as a source of talent, and therefore we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging, and commitment so that everyone can participate with equal opportunities. We invite everyone to apply, regardless of their background, circumstances, experience, or status. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer certification for 2021, 2022, and 2023, recognizing the company as one of the best companies to work for in Spain.

Required Skills and Competencies

What kind of profile are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree, Master's or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering or other technical field. Currently pursuing a PhD or collaborating on a research grant (or having a strong interest in this type of position) is highly valued.

At least 2 years of experience performing tasks related to at least one of the following areas:

Research and study of the state of the art of energy access solutions in vulnerable contexts, emergencies or humanitarian action.
Innovation in the humanitarian sector or in universal access to energy
Preparation of energy demand studies or design of isolated energy access solutions

Competency profile:

Motivation for specialized social work.
Interest in the field of research and study in highly specialized subjects
Interest in universal access to energy
High degree of autonomy
Ability to relate to formal and informal structures. Flexibility.
Computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Good ability to gather requirements, needs, and feedback.

Languages:

English (full professional proficiency; equivalent to CEFR Level C1)
Spanish.

Additionally, the following will be considered:

Having completed or currently completing a Doctoral Thesis on access to energy in vulnerable contexts.
Project management training
Having carried out volunteer work of a technical nature or humanitarian aid
Specific supplementary training in energy technologies and basic service provision models.
Additional training in development cooperation.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Acciona.org es la fundación corporativa de la compañía española ACCIONA que, bajo el lema The Energy & Water Foundation, tiene la misión de hacer cooperación al desarrollo mediante el fomento del acceso a la energía, al agua, y a las infraestructuras de las personas y comunidades sin expectativa de cobertura de dichas necesidades o con dificultad para afrontar el pago de estos servicios.

¿Cuáles serán tus principales funciones?

Buscamos dos personas que se incorporen para la ejecución de un proyecto de innovación en el ámbito de acceso a energía en contextos humanitarios.

El proyecto, ejecutado en alianza con una ONGD del sector humanitario internacionalmente reconocida, tiene como objetivo contribuir a mejorar la capacidad de organizaciones humanitarias para satisfacer las necesidades de electricidad en contextos de emergencia utilizando fuentes de energía renovables. Se desarrollará una herramienta que permita a los actores humanitarios dimensionar su demanda energética e identificar soluciones sostenibles para satisfacerla y que se validará en una intervención en Filipinas.

Los Técnicos de energía en proyectos humanitarios se incorporarán al equipo de proyecto para apoyar en la identificación de soluciones preexistentes y normativa de aplicación y posteriormente llevarlo a cabo y, en concreto, desempeñar las siguientes funciones:

Investigar acerca de soluciones desarrolladas en otros sectores y/o regiones que permitan la caracterización de demanda y simulación de alternativas de generación
Estudio de métodos y herramientas para el dimensionamiento de fuentes de generación de energía eléctrica y simulación de escenarios de operación
Estudio de la demanda energética de los actores humanitarios en contextos de emergencia.
Estudio de la normativa de aplicación para soluciones de acceso a energía en emergencias de acción humanitaria
Evaluación de diferentes tecnologías de electrificación y de calentamiento/cocinado. Búsqueda de proveedores de soluciones de acceso a electricidad sin conexión a la red existentes. Análisis de adecuación de diferentes soluciones y evaluación en función de normativa y certificaciones correspondientes.
Revisión bibliográfica acerca del acceso a energía en contextos vulnerables y humanitarios e identificación de buenas prácticas, tendencias y factores clave de impacto.
Elaboración de manuales, buenas prácticas, guías, recomendaciones y procedimientos.
Apoyar en la gestión y seguimiento del proyecto, de acuerdo a los requisitos establecidos por acciona.org y por fuentes de financiación externas.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Trabajo con sede en Madrid (España) en una multinacional española, con disponibilidad para viajes internacionales
Dos posiciones : una de identificación de soluciones y un trabajo mas de investigación y otra de evaluación técnica de dichas soluciones y coordinación en proyecto con todo lo relacionado con ejecución.
Contrato de 12-24 meses de duración (con posibilidad de continuar dentro de la compañía)
Retribución competitiva en función del perfil de la persona seleccionada.
Un día de teletrabajo a la semana y horario flexible
Comedor de empresa

Somos una compañía que valora la diversidad como fuente de talento y por ello trabajamos para impulsar un entorno inclusivo en el que se promueve el respeto, la pertenencia y el compromiso de forma que todas las personas puedan participar en igualdad de oportunidades. Invitamos a todas las personas a inscribirse con independencia del origen, circunstancias, bagaje o condición. ACCIONA ha recibido la certificación Top Employer 2021, 2022 y 2023, que reconoce a la Compañía como una de las mejores empresas para trabajar en España

Required Skills and Competencies

¿Qué perfil estamos buscando?

Titulación Superior, Máster o equivalente en Ingeniería Industrial, Energética u otra formación técnica. Muy valorable estar realizando un Doctorado o colaborando en alguna beca de investigación (o tener motivación por este tipo de puestos).

Al menos 2 años desarrollando labores relacionadas con, al menos, una de las siguientes áreas:

Investigación y estudio del estado del arte de soluciones de acceso a energía en contextos vulnerables, emergencias o acción humanitaria.
Innovación en el sector humanitario o en el acceso universal a la energía
Elaboración de estudios de demanda energética o diseño de soluciones aisladas de acceso a energía

Perfil competencial:

Motivación para el trabajo social especializado.
Interés por el ámbito de la investigación y el estudio en temáticas de alta especialización
Interés por el acceso universal a la energía
Alto grado de autonomía
Capacidad de relación con estructuras formales e informales. Flexibilidad.
Conocimiento de informática: MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
Buena capacidad de toma de requerimientos, necesidades y recogida de feedback.

Idiomas:

inglés (competencia profesional completa; equivalente a Nivel C1 del MCER)
español.

Adicionalmente, se valorará:

Haber realizado o estar realizando una Tesis Doctoral en acceso a energía en contextos vulnerables.
Formación en gestión de proyectos
Haber realizado voluntariados de índole técnica o ayuda humanitaria
Formación complementaria específica en tecnologías energéticas y modelos de provisión de servicios básicos.
Formación complementaria en cooperación para el desarrollo.