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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Permanent contract
Per the ad.
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 on-site in Asturias
No relocation package mentioned.
Driving licence (B) and own vehicle
EU licences are valid in Spain; most others only for six months after you become resident.
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
“Titulación Requerida: estudios de clico formatico en Instalaciones eléctricas y automáticas, Mantenimiento eléctrico, Mantenimiento electromecánico, Sistemas electrotécnicos, o similar.” — per the ad.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Required Experience: experience in water treatment plants will be valued.
Languages: Spanish
Other: Willingness to work morning, afternoon and night shifts.
Driving licence B and own vehicle
Nice to have
Specific Knowledge Valued: occupational risk prevention training, training related to the full water cycle, water supply and networks, office software...
Education & certifications
Required Qualification: vocational training studies in Electrical and automatic installations, Electrical maintenance, Electromechanical maintenance, Electrotechnical systems, or similar.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Permanent contract. Working days from Monday to Sunday, morning, afternoon, night shifts according to the rota.
The role
At Aqualia, a company specialized in managing the full water cycle, we are looking for a PLANT OPERATOR profile to carry out the following functions:
What you'll do
-Plant operation and general maintenance tasks: These tasks require: operating valves, pumps and motors, controlling equipment levels, taking readings, etc., and sometimes having to access basins, settlers and tanks to carry out cleaning tasks.
Handling and dosing of plant reagents. General cleaning and hosing down. General paint maintenance, small masonry works.
General gardening work. Use of brush cutter, lawnmower, blower... watering of lawns, etc.
-Maintenance work on electromechanical equipment involved in the distribution of drinking water, such as pumps, electrical panels, control automation, etc. Repairs are carried out on site or in the workshop. Occasionally welding and other typical material machining tasks are performed.
Requirements
How you'll work
permanent
on-site
Requirements
Required Qualification: vocational training studies in Electrical and automatic installations, Electrical maintenance, Electromechanical maintenance, Electrotechnical systems, or similar.Required Experience: experience in water treatment plants will be valued.Specific Knowledge Valued: occupational risk prevention training, training related to the full water cycle, water supply and networks, office software...Languages: SpanishOther: Willingness to work morning, afternoon and night shifts.Driving licence B and own vehicle
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.
In their own words
Additional information
Immediate start. Aqualia is a company committed to equality and work-life balance. We hold the efr certificate (family-responsible company) as well as the DIE (Distintivo de Igualdad en la empresa - Equality Badge in the company).
The selection process guarantees equal opportunities without distinction of race, colour, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, culture, disability or any other condition.
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