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Railway Depot and Workshop Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 30 Oct)

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Work mode
On-site, Madrid
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Railway Engineering (or equivalent). A multidisciplinary profile is valued given the mixed nature of depot-workshops.
  • Between 3 years of experience in railway projects, with demonstrable participation in design, site supervision, or O&M of workshops and/or depots.
  • Experience in at least one metro, tram, commuter, high speed, or freight depot-workshop project, in Spain or at an international level.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulations: NSR-10 (buildings), RETIE, RETIQ, RETILAP, NTC (Icontec), NSR earthquake-resistant, Bogotá Metro and Medellín Metro standards, NFPA 130 (fire protection in railway transit systems), NFPA 101, IS 15683, Eurocodes / EN, and UIC guides applicable to workshops.
  • Familiarity with rolling stock maintenance concepts (preventive, corrective, predictive; inspection levels; MTBF/MTTR) and how they translate into depot-workshop facilities.
  • English level B2.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with CENELEC EN 50126 and RAMS concepts applied to workshops and depots will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Medical insurance with Alan.
  • Continuous training opportunities: Languages, Certifications, Bootcamps and much more.
  • Participation in numerous events: BETWEEN Night, Paddle Tournament, and much more.
  • Flexible compensation (restaurant, transport, childcare).
  • Incentives for validating or recommending talent.

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The role

We are looking for a Railway Depot and Workshop Engineer to expand one of our teams in [city].

What you'll do

As a Railway Depot and Workshop Engineer, your main responsibilities will include, among others:

  • Supporting the functional and technical design of depots, workshops, stabling yards, and maintenance workshops for metros, trams, commuter trains, high speed, and freight rail.
  • Preparing and reviewing functional layout deliverables for the depot-workshop: stabling tracks, inspection tracks, wheel-lathe, train wash, sandblasting, blowing, painting, heavy maintenance, bogie workshop, and component workshop.
  • Defining the operational flows of the depot: train movements, shunting logic, capacity analysis, dwell times, and depot occupancy diagrams, in coordination with the O&M team.
  • Supporting the dimensioning of the depot-workshop based on the rolling stock fleet, the maintenance regime (IS1 to IS5 levels / type A to F inspections), headway, and availability objectives.
  • Coordinating the civil implementation of the depot-workshop including track, buildings (workshop, administration, PCC, staff services), roads, drainage, perimeter fencing, and access control.
  • Coordinating depot-workshop systems and equipment: overhead cranes, jacks, wheel-lathe, bogie drop tables, washing plants, sandblasting, CET (Controlled Emission Toilet) system, compressed air, HVAC, fire protection, and workshop tooling.
  • Supporting the design of interfaces between the depot-workshop and line systems: catenary (OCS/OHE) or third rail, traction return, signaling (depot interlocking, ATP/ATO transition, shunting signals), telecommunications, SCADA, and Depot Control System (DCS).
  • Preparing technical specifications, bills of quantities (BOQ / APU), data sheets, and tender packages for the depot-workshop scopes, in both civil works/architecture and E&M and systems.
  • Supporting site supervision, testing, commissioning, and handover (T&C and handover) of the depot facilities, including punch-list management and operational readiness.
  • Coordinating with the RAMS, security, fire and life safety (FLS), physical security, and sustainability teams to ensure an integrated design of the depot-workshop.
  • Reviewing contractor deliverables, RFIs, and change requests within the depot-workshop scope.
  • Contributing to the preparation of technical bids, drafting proposals, and capturing lessons learned from the depots and workshops discipline.

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.

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About the company & team

At BETWEEN, we offer you the opportunities you need to achieve your professional goals. If you want to develop your skills in IT and Engineering, this is your next destination! We provide support across a wide range of areas such as Firmware, Software, BI, Design, Project Management, and many more. Additionally, we develop custom technology solutions from our BETWEEN Labs.

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