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Engineering Project Manager - Desalination

On-site in Madrid·Added 1 month ago

Aqualia

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent contract
English: Required
Other languages: French, Arabic
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Flexible schedule.
Permanent contract.
Continuous training.

Aqualia is a company committed to equality and work-life balance. We hold the efr (family-responsible company) certificate as well as the DIE (Company Equality Badge).

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

Would you like to join a leading company in the water sector? Join Aqualia!

We are looking for a Desalination Project Manager. Their main duties will be:

What you'll do

Coordinate technicians from various specialties to carry out desalination and reuse plant projects for technical studies, tender projects, execution projects, and detailed engineering, mainly.
Carry out the plant design, process definition, and hydraulic definition.
Coordinate the relationship with the internal/external client.
General design control and contract schedule control.

Requirements

Required Qualification: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry.

Required Experience: At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in engineering projects for desalination plants or industrial water treatment with a construction value exceeding €10 million and in an international environment.

Essential Specific Knowledge:

Process design and hydraulics for desalination, reuse, or UF/NF/RO membrane plants.
Definition of treatment equipment.
Knowledge of electrical systems and instrumentation and control.
Experience working in BIM environments.

Valuable Specific Knowledge: Specific software (Plant 3D, AUTOCAD, Primavera, etc.), PMI. Proficiency in Presto, Cost-it, etc.

Languages: English C1. Other languages valued: French, Arabic...

Availability to travel. Short-term trips (1-2 weeks) to the work site for coordination and supervision.

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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