Engineering Project Manager - Desalination
Aqualia1mo ago
Leads engineering projects for desalination and water reuse plants, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and controlling design, hydraulics and deadlines.
MadridNo Spanish needed
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On-site in Huelva·Full-time·Added 1 month ago
Overview
Job details
Permanent contract
Full-time.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Aqualia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Huelva
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 2+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Driving licence (B)
EU licences are valid in Spain; most others only for six months after you become resident.
University degree
“Titulación Requerida: Grado en Ingeniería (Electricidad, Mecánica, Química o Electrónica Industrial) / Máster Gestión Integral del Agua.” — per the ad.
Skills
This job was automatically translated to English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Permanent full-time contract.
Aqualia is a company committed to equality and work-life balance. We hold the efr certificate (family-responsible company) as well as the DIE (Distinctive for Equality in the Company).
The selection process guarantees equal opportunities without distinction of race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, culture, disability, or any other condition.
The role
Are you looking for new professional challenges? Would you like to join a leading company in the water sector?
We are looking to bring on an engineer as Plant Manager in Huelva. If the position interests you, do not hesitate to apply.
What you'll do
Main duties:
- Schedule, direct, and supervise the operation and maintenance activities of the plant.
- Monitor the proper evolution of the indicators of the chemical water treatment processes.
- Implement the necessary measures to ensure quality and safety in the provision of the service.
- Manage the human team, material work resources, and provide good customer service to users of the municipal water service.
How you'll work
full-time
permanent
Requirements
Required Qualification: Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Electronics) / Master's in Integrated Water Management.
Required Experience: 2 years in similar positions.
Valuable Specific Knowledge: Management of service concession contracts with local authorities.
Languages: B2 level in English.
Availability for frequent travel throughout the province.
Driving license B.
About Aqualia
Aqualia is a leading water management company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, operating across the full water cycle including supply, sanitation, treatment, and desalination. It is part of the FCC Group, one of Europe's largest infrastructure and environmental services conglomerates. Aqualia serves millions of people across Spain and internationally, with a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, and employs thousands of professionals in engineering, operations, and technology roles.
In Spain, Aqualia has a vast network of municipal contracts and facilities, with offices and operational sites in numerous cities and towns, including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and many others. The company offers a stable, public-service-oriented work environment with opportunities for technical and engineering professionals, as well as field and operational roles. For international hires, Aqualia provides a chance to work in a leading Spanish company with a strong local footprint, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.
- Industry
- Water Management
- Founded
- 1967
- Employees
- 5,000–10,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca and 28 more
- Website
- aqualia.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Aqualia is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is part of the FCC Group, a major Spanish infrastructure and services company.
- The company operates across the full water cycle, offering roles in engineering, operations, IT, and maintenance, with many positions located in smaller municipalities across Spain.
- Spanish language proficiency is typically required for most roles, as the company's operations are heavily local and public-service oriented.
- Aqualia provides opportunities for career growth in a stable, essential public service sector, with a strong focus on sustainability and technological innovation.
- International experience is valued, but the company's primary operations are in Spain, so relocation support may be limited compared to global tech companies.
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