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On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 30 Oct)
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- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan





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Requirements
What we're looking for
If you meet the requirements and are passionate about the railway world, we want to meet you! Join BETWEEN Group and be part of a leading company in the engineering and technology sector.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, or similar.
- 4 years of experience in the design of catenary systems and railway electrification.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Bentley OpenRail / OpenRail Designer, MicroStation, among others.
- Knowledge of flexible and/or rigid catenary for high-speed, conventional railway, metro, or tram projects.
- Knowledge of electric traction systems in alternating current and direct current.
- Experience in mechanical calculations of conductors, steady arms, droppers, brackets, and catenary poles.
- Knowledge of national and international railway regulations (ADIF, EN, UIC, IEC).
- B2 level of English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
At BETWEEN Group, we value and reward the talent of our employees. We offer you:
- Medical insurance with Alan: So you can take care of your health and that of your family.
- Continuous training opportunities: Access to language courses, technical certifications, bootcamps, and professional development programs so you can keep growing.
- Exclusive events: Enjoy a close-knit working environment with activities such as BETWEEN Night, sports tournaments, and much more.
- Flexible compensation: Options adapted to your needs (restaurant, transportation, childcare).
- Talent incentives: Recognition and reward for the validation or recommendation of new professionals for our team.
- Challenging projects: Work on innovative and large-scale projects in the railway sector.
- Professional development: A personalized career plan and opportunities for internal promotion.
The role
Catenary Engineer (Railway Sector) - Bilbao or Madrid
At BETWEEN Group, we are constantly looking for the talent that drives innovation and development in the IT and Engineering sectors. If you have solid experience in the railway field and are passionate about the design and implementation of catenary systems, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic and constantly growing team.
We are looking for a Catenary Engineer to expand one of our teams in Bilbao or Madrid.
What you'll do
- Design and calculation of rigid and flexible catenary systems for high-speed railway lines, metro, tram, and conventional railway.
- Preparation of alignment, implementation, and catenary geometry studies, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
- Development of basic and detailed engineering for railway electrification systems.
- Mechanical calculation of conductors, steady arms, droppers, brackets, and support structures.
- Definition and dimensioning of foundations and structures associated with catenary systems in coordination with civil and structural disciplines.
- Preparation of construction drawings, technical specifications, calculation reports, and project documentation.
- Coordination with track, signaling, telecommunications, energy, and substation teams to ensure the integration of railway systems.
- Performance of clearance, interference, crossing, and electromechanical compatibility studies with other infrastructures.
- Participation in the preparation of technical offers, cost estimates, and solution analysis for railway tenders.
- Technical supervision during the manufacturing, assembly, testing, and commissioning phases of railway electrification installations.
- Review and validation of technical documentation from contractors, suppliers, and external consultancies.
- Technical support on international projects, ensuring compliance with EN, UIC, ADIF regulations, and applicable railway standards.
About BETWEEN Technology
BETWEEN Technology is an IT and engineering consulting firm based in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain, specializing in industrial engineering, automation, robotics, and digital transformation. The company provides technical consulting and staffing solutions across sectors such as automotive, pharma, energy, aerospace, and infrastructure, with a strong focus on engineering projects, industrial maintenance, and software development. With around 50 open roles in Spain, it supports clients in both technical and managerial capacities, from CAD design and PLC programming to data engineering and AI.
- Industry
- IT and Engineering Consulting
- Employees
- 1,000
- Headquarters
- Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
- In Spain
- Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Madrid and 4 more
Good to know if you are moving
- The company is headquartered in Sant Cugat del Vallès, near Barcelona, a major tech and industrial hub in Spain.
- Open roles span multiple locations across Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Gijón, Sevilla, and Tarragona, offering flexibility for relocation.
- Many positions require Spanish language skills, but some roles, especially in engineering and IT, may be open to international candidates with strong technical backgrounds.
- The company works on projects in sectors like automotive, pharma, energy, and aerospace, providing opportunities to work on complex industrial systems.
- Some roles involve travel or on-site work, which may be relevant for candidates interested in field engineering positions.
In their own words
About the company & team
At BETWEEN, we offer you the opportunities you need to achieve your professional goals. If you want to develop your capabilities in IT and Engineering, this is your next destination. We provide support in a wide variety of areas such as Firmware, Software, BI, Design, Project Management, and many more. Additionally, we develop custom technological solutions from our BETWEEN Labs.
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