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Head of Engineering - Electric Vehicle Sector

Hybrid in Cáceres·Full-time·Added over a year ago

This job was published a year ago

Diggia Group

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Cáceres
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Hours
Jornada intensiva in summer
Experience
10+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

The role

The EV Grids Engineering Department at SferaOne is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of electric charging infrastructure. Its goal is to ensure smart, efficient, and sustainable grids that drive electric mobility.

What you'll do

What will your mission be? 
Leading the engineering and networks team, providing monitoring, supervision, and reporting on the drafting of technical projects and their status. 

You will also supervise, from coordination, analysis, and reporting, the connection points with electric utility companies.

  • You will lead and coordinate the human team and technical resources of the Engineering and Networks department, driving excellence and collaborative work.

  • You will supervise the drafting and status of technical projects — primarily electrical, with mechanical, civil, and telecommunications components — ensuring quality and compliance with deadlines.

  • You will analyze and report on the status of connection points with electric utility companies, ensuring technical and regulatory feasibility.

  • You will review and optimize technical and economic designs, resolving issues and ensuring the best solution for each project.

  • You will control work planning, prioritizing tasks and optimizing execution and management timelines with electric utility companies.

  • You will manage and optimize project budgets, always seeking maximum efficiency and profitability.

  • You will promote the implementation of new technologies and technical disciplines, driving innovation and continuous improvement.

  • You will design and apply control and management processes that improve the department's performance and organization.

  • You will coordinate and manage technical service providers, ensuring quality and contractual compliance.

  • You will approve technical projects and documentation, ensuring rigor and regulatory compliance.

  • You will control the department's economic performance, carrying out budget monitoring and efficiency analysis.

  • You will collaborate with the rest of the departments in the area and report to management, ensuring smooth communication and an overall business vision.

We would like you to be able to

Coordinate and grow the current team, driving its development with a 360º vision of electrical engineering and other disciplines such as civil or mechanical engineering.

Required qualification: Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technical Engineering, or similar.

Experience: Ideally around 10 years of experience in engineering teams and demonstrable experience in managing them.

Required technologies / specific knowledge

  • Low and medium voltage electrical installations. Associated calculations 
  • Steel and concrete structures, foundations. Associated calculations
  • Communications installations.
  • Land development and site planning 
  • Interpretation of topographic and geotechnical surveys 
  • Pavement design packages.
  • Team management and leadership.
  • Management of suppliers.
  • Software knowledge (DMelec, Cype, Autocad 2D-3D - Civil, Presto, Project, advanced Excel)

Skills (soft skills):

  • Proactivity and initiative, with an attitude oriented toward continuous improvement and finding solutions.

  • Leadership and team management, fostering collaboration, talent development, and the achievement of shared goals.

  • Flexibility and adaptability, capable of facing changing environments and technical challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.

  • Analytical and strategic thinking, focused on technical optimization and sound decision-making.

  • Goal orientation and resilience, maintaining effectiveness and commitment even under pressure

About Diggia Group

Diggia Group is a clean energy company operating in Spain, focused on the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects. The group is active across the value chain of clean energy, including solar and other renewable technologies, and is part of the broader energy transition sector in Spain. With a presence in Madrid and Cáceres, Diggia Group is involved in both project development and operational activities, contributing to Spain's growing renewable energy capacity.

For international professionals, Diggia Group offers opportunities to work in a dynamic and expanding sector within Spain, a country that is a European leader in renewable energy. The company's operations in Madrid and Cáceres provide exposure to both corporate and project-based roles, and its use of Personio for recruitment indicates a structured and modern HR process. As a smaller player in the clean energy industry, it may offer a more hands-on environment compared to larger utilities, making it an attractive option for those looking to contribute directly to energy projects.

Industry
Clean Energy
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Cáceres
Website
diggia.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Based in Madrid, a major European hub for renewable energy, offering networking and career opportunities in the sector.
  • The company operates in both Madrid and Cáceres, providing potential for roles in different regions of Spain.
  • Uses Personio for job applications, indicating a structured and accessible recruitment process for international candidates.
  • As a clean energy company, it aligns with Spain's strong push toward renewable energy, which may offer long-term job stability.
  • The company's focus on clean energy may require skills in engineering, project management, and operations, which are in demand in Spain.

In their own words

About the company & team

At SferaOne, we design and build the energy of the future. 

We are the engineering arm of the Diggia group, specializing in the development and execution of sustainable energy projects, both for our clients and for the group's own companies. 

We act as a technical partner in projects with high environmental, social, and economic impact, combining EPC(M) execution capacity, advanced engineering, and a clear vision: to accelerate the energy transition through real and scalable solutions. 

We are present in several international markets and work at the intersection of energy, technology, and sustainability. 

If you are driven by the challenge of transforming the energy system from within, at SferaOne you will find the place to make it a reality. 

Ready to build what comes next?

  • Work with a globally recognized company in the renewable energy sector.
  • Enjoy a collaborative and motivating work environment.
  • 23 working days of vacation, plus December 24 and 31.
  • Flexible working hours so you can manage your own start and end times, with intensive working hours during the summer months (July and August).
  • Enjoy the option to work from home one day a week.
  • Take part in activities that strengthen team spirit.
  • Access development plans and ongoing training to boost your career.
  • As part of the Diggia team, you will have access to our multi-discount platform — Diggia Benefits!
  • Take advantage of our flexible compensation card for transportation, childcare, and meals.
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