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On-site in Alcover·Added 7 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)
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- On-site, Alcover
- Contract
- Permanent
- Education
- Master's degree



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Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Being part of Ayesa Engineering means:
Taking part in highly complex international projects
Accessing ongoing training and specialization
Joining multidisciplinary teams
Working in an environment focused on technical excellence
The role
Location [Alcover, Tarragona] - Modality [On-site] - Contract [Permanent] - Department [Railways]
We are looking to hire a Head of ACO Unit for Railway Safety Installations to join our railway team, taking part in projects of national and international scope with high technical demands.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to developing solutions that respond to real challenges on a global scale, working alongside specialized teams.
What you'll do
Lead and coordinate the ACO team, including supervising the site surveillance personnel under their responsibility.
Carry out the technical monitoring of the contract and of the activities related to railway safety installations.
Supervise work related to signals, interlockings and railway protection systems.
Take part in supervising the commissioning of railway interlockings and associated software modifications.
Perform qualitative and quantitative control of the works under supervision.
Prepare the deliverables, technical reports and necessary documentation during the development of the contract.
Maintain ongoing communication and coordination with the client and the Works Management.
Ensure proper technical monitoring of the work and compliance with the requirements established for the project.
REQUIREMENTS
University degree at MECES level 3 (Master's degree or higher engineering qualification).
Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar technical degree.
Experience in railway safety installations (IISS), both in works and projects.
Knowledge and experience related to signals, interlockings and railway protection systems.
Experience or knowledge in commissioning railway interlockings and associated software modifications.
Availability to travel to the site in Alcover (Tarragona) when necessary. A site vehicle will be provided for such travel.
Residence in Alcover or nearby towns will be especially valued.
Ability to coordinate teams, carry out technical site monitoring and maintain communication with the client and the Works Management.
In accordance with Organic Law 3/2007, of 22 March, Ayesa has set itself the goal of promoting the defense and effective application of the principle of equality between men and women, avoiding any type of labor discrimination on the grounds of sex, thereby guaranteeing the same opportunities for entry. Likewise, we foster diversity, rejecting any type of discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, functional diversity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other personal or social condition, committing ourselves to building an inclusive and enriching environment.
About Ayesa
Ayesa Engineering is a global engineering services provider with 3,400 professionals and direct presence in 16 countries across Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The company operates in sectors including buildings and cities, energy, industry, ports and coasts, oil & gas, transport, water, and environment, offering services such as planning, consultancy, research, modeling, and civil engineering design. Ayesa emphasizes digitalization, sustainability, and energy transition in its projects.
Ayesa was founded in Seville, Spain, in 1966, and maintains a strong presence in Spain, with current job openings in Barcelona and Seville. The company describes itself as an exciting environment for career and personal development, and it actively recruits graduates and professionals worldwide. For international hires, Ayesa offers opportunities to work on diverse infrastructure projects across multiple countries, with a culture focused on innovation and making things happen.
- Industry
- Engineering
- Founded
- 1966
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Seville, Spain
- In Spain
- Seville, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Ayesa was founded in Seville, Spain, in 1966, and has its global headquarters there.
- The company has direct presence in 16 countries across Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, offering international opportunities.
- Ayesa employs 3,400 professionals worldwide.
- Current job openings in Spain include roles in Barcelona and Seville, such as civil engineers, structural engineers, and hydraulic works engineers.
- The company actively recruits graduates and professionals through its 'Graduate Worldwide' program.
In their own words
About the company & team
At Ayesa Engineering we develop solutions for some of the most complex challenges in infrastructure, energy, and industrial development.
We take part in international projects that transform territories, optimize resources, and generate real impact on society.
Our work combines technical knowledge, innovation, and collaboration to deliver solutions in a global environment.
Working with us means joining teams where collaboration and shared knowledge are key to tackling complex projects.
Here you will work with specialized professionals, in an environment where technical rigor, individual contribution, and teamwork are valued in order to achieve high-level solutions.
We foster a close-knit environment where people can develop their potential and take on new challenges progressively.
If you are looking to develop your career in engineering projects with real impact, we invite you to join Ayesa Engineering.
We dont just imagine the future. We make it happen.
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