Canal de Isabel II is the public company responsible for the integral water cycle management in the Community of Madrid. Founded in 1851, it is one of the most advanced water utility companies in Europe, managing the collection, treatment, distribution, and reclamation of water for over 6 million residents across the region.

Headquartered in Madrid, the company is a cornerstone of the city's public infrastructure and a major employer in the engineering and environmental sectors. For international professionals, it offers opportunities to work on large-scale sustainability projects and advanced hydraulic engineering, though a high level of Spanish proficiency is typically required due to its status as a public entity.

Founded in 1851 by Queen Isabella II to solve Madrid's water scarcity issues, the company built a 70-kilometer canal to bring water from the Lozoya River. Over the last 170 years, it has evolved from a local engineering project into a modern, technologically advanced utility serving the entire Madrid metropolitan area.

For international professionals

Publicly owned company by the Community of Madrid, providing high job stability and public sector benefits.
Primary working language is Spanish; professional fluency is essential for almost all positions.
Frequently offers 'contratos formativos' (training contracts), which are ideal for recent graduates looking to enter the Spanish labor market.
Central offices are located in the Chamberí district of Madrid, offering excellent urban connectivity.
A global leader in water management technology, making it a prestigious name for civil and environmental engineers.

Graduates - Automation Area (Training Contract)

Canal de Isabel II

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Requirements

B driving license. ESSENTIAL: Ability to be hired under the Training Contract modality for professional practice (model 420), having not completed said training more than 3 years ago. QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE GRADUATE PROCESS: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering, Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering, Industrial Electronic and Automation Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Degree in Statistics, Degree in Mathematics; Diploma or Degree in Sciences that includes statistics or data analytics subjects in its curriculum, or equivalent Bachelor's Degrees or the corresponding accreditation. QUALIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR GRADUATE PROCESS: Possession of the qualifications described for the intermediate graduate and an Official Master's Degree in Electrical, Electronic and Automation Engineering or Industrial Engineering; equivalent, or the corresponding accreditation.

Job Description

Functions

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Have you just graduated and want to start your professional career in one of the leading public companies in the sector?

Canal needs to incorporate 2 intermediate graduates and 3 senior graduates for the automation area under a training contract.
You will be part of a specialized team, which can represent a great opportunity in your professional career. Additionally, you will have access to competitive benefits and continuous development opportunities.

Offered position:
Process type: Training contract.
Position: 2 intermediate graduates and 3 senior graduates.
Number of Vacancies: 5

The main tasks of the job position are:
INTERMEDIATE GRADUATE:
• • Integration of stations into the corporate telecontrol network.
• Integration of signals into the asset supervision system.
• Standardized programming of process stations.
• Daily operation of the telecontrol network and incident management.
• Design and implementation of the telecontrol FrontEnd.
• Preparation of availability and usage reports.
• Implementation and maintenance of dashboards.
• Technical coordination with junior profiles.
SENIOR GRADUATE:

• Collaborate in the preparation of technical reports related to redesigns, commissioning, and maintenance of telecontrol stations.
• Definition of the automation and telecontrol system architecture.
• Technical management of automation projects.
• Supervision and coordination of technical teams.
• Validation of technical and security standards.
• Liaison with suppliers and other departments.
• Preparation of strategic technical reports.

Requirements

B driving license.
ESSENTIAL: Ability to be hired under the Training Contract modality for professional practice (model 420), having not completed said training more than 3 years ago.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE GRADUATE PROCESS:
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering, Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering, Industrial Electronic and Automation Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Degree in Statistics, Degree in Mathematics; Diploma or Degree in Sciences that includes statistics or data analytics subjects in its curriculum, or equivalent Bachelor's Degrees or the corresponding accreditation.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR GRADUATE PROCESS:
Possession of the qualifications described for the intermediate graduate and an Official Master's Degree in Electrical, Electronic and Automation Engineering or Industrial Engineering; equivalent, or the corresponding accreditation.

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Funciones

QUÉ BUSCAMOS
¿Acabas de graduarte y quieres empezar tu carrera profesional en una de las empresas públicas referentes del sector?

Canal precisa incorporar con contrato formativo 2 titulados/as medio y 3 titulados/as superior para el área de automatización.
Podrás formar parte de un equipo especializado que puede suponer una gran oportunidad en tu carrera profesional. Además, podrás contar con beneficios competitivos y oportunidades de desarrollo continuo.

Puesto ofertado:
Tipo de proceso: Contrato formativo.
Puesto: 2 titulados/as medio y 3 titulados/as superior.
Nº de Vacantes: 5

Las principales tareas del puesto de trabajo son:
TITULADO/A MEDIO:
• • Integración de estaciones en la red de telecontrol corporativa.
• Integración de señales en el sistema de supervisión de activos.
• Programación estandarizada de estaciones de proceso.
• Operativa diaria de la red de telecontrol y gestión de incidencias.
• Diseño y puesta en marcha del FrontEnd de telecontrol.
• Elaboración de informes de disponibilidad y uso.
• Implementación y mantenimiento de cuadros de mando.
• Coordinación técnica con perfiles de nivel inferior.
TITULADO/A SUPERIOR:

• Colaborar en la elaboración de informes técnicos relacionados con los replanteos, la puesta en marcha y el mantenimiento de estaciones de telecontrol.
• Definición de la arquitectura del sistema de automatización y telecontrol.
• Dirección técnica de proyectos de automatización.
• Supervisión y coordinación de equipos técnicos.
• Validación de estándares técnicos y de seguridad.
• Interlocución con proveedores y otros departamentos.
• Elaboración de informes técnicos estratégicos.

Requisitos

Carné de conducir B.
IMPRESCINDIBLE, poder ser contratado/a bajo la modalidad de contrato Formativo para la práctica profesional (modelo 420), no habiendo finalizado dicha formación hace más de 3 años.

TITULACIÓN PARA PROCESO DE TITULADO/A MEDIO:
Estar en posesión del Título de Grado en Ingeniería en Tecnologías Industriales, Ingeniería de Tecnologías y Servicios de Telecomunicación, Ingeniería Electrónica Industrial y Automática; Ingeniería Eléctrica; Grado en Estadística, Grado en Matemáticas; Título de diplomado o graduado en Ciencias que incluya en su plan docente asignaturas de estadística o analítica de datos o Títulos de Grado equivalentes o la homologación correspondiente.

TITULACIÓN PARA PROCESO DE TITULADO/A SUPERIOR:
Estar en posesión de las titulaciones descritas para titulado/a medio y Máster Oficial en Ingeniería Eléctrica, Electrónica y Automática o Ingeniería Industrial; equivalente, o la homologación correspondiente.