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Substation Project Engineers: Electromechanical Assembly/Protection and Control/Civil Works

Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added 5 months ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Incosa

63 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
Remote from Spain
Contract
Full-time
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Design, configure, and test the substation's protection and control systems, ensuring their operability in accordance with regulations and standards.
  • Prepare protection and control schematics (logic and wiring); configure protection relays, integrate SCADA and remote control systems; coordinate with the testing team to carry out functional tests; troubleshoot on-site integration issues.
  • Substation design and substation automation.
  • Interpretation and design of auxiliary services (SSAA) electrical drawings, control, and protection systems.

Nice to have

Intermediate English

Experience in engineering fields.

BIM modeling

Education & certifications

Education: Advanced Vocational Training (FP Superior) in Electricity/Electromechanics or Industrial Technical Engineering and related fields.

Education: Advanced Vocational Training (FP Superior) in Electricity/Electromechanics, Industrial Technical Engineering, or Electronic/Automation Engineering and related fields.

Education: Advanced Vocational Training (FP Superior) in Construction, Civil Engineering, or related fields.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What We Offer:...

A dynamic and challenging work environment, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the success of impactful projects.

Flexible working hours are offered to help balance work and personal life. Direct access to the company's training program, with the possibility of proposing additional complementary training that may be necessary for personal or company development.

The selected candidate will be able to demonstrate their worth, with the potential to develop a career plan, growing professionally and advancing to management and leadership positions.

The role

At Incosa, we are a global company that values talent, commitment, and innovation to develop projects that transform the world, address society's challenges, and create solutions that improve people's lives.

We need to expand our Energy team and, for the full engineering development of substation projects, we are hiring for the following positions:

  1. Substation Electrical Assembly Technical Engineers
  2. Substation Protection and Control Technical Engineers
  3. Civil Works and Earthworks Technical Engineers

What you'll do

  • Develop the design and provide support for the assembly of the substation's electrical components, ensuring reliable and safe solutions.
  • Design and size equipment, supports, and HV/MV connections; generate layout and section drawings; define material lists; collaborate with assembly supervision; respond to electrical assembly queries during construction.
  • Experience in substation assembly or design; in-depth knowledge of HV equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, etc.).
  • Interpretation and design of electrical and mechanical drawings, support design, thermal and mechanical sizing of busbars, IEC/IEEE standards; proficiency in AutoCAD.

How you'll work

Possibility of remote work depending on the level of the role.

Location: Spain

Civil Works and Earthworks Technical Engineers

  • Carry out civil designs for substations (foundations, drainage, roads) and provide technical follow-up during the construction phase.
  • Civil design of electrical infrastructure.
  • Prepare reports and drawings (equipment foundations, equipment supports, control buildings); calculate structures and drainage systems; integrate surveying and geotechnical data into designs; advise construction supervisors on civil works; verify construction certifications.
  • Interpretation and design of electrical drawings. Current structural standards (EHE, Eurocodes), drainage calculation; design integrity.

About Incosa

Incosa is a Spanish engineering and construction group specializing in infrastructure, energy, and building projects. The company provides comprehensive services across the full project lifecycle, from design and technical consulting to construction management and execution, with a strong focus on electrical substations, railway lines, and renewable energy installations. With a workforce of several thousand professionals, Incosa operates across Spain and internationally, delivering complex technical projects for both public and private clients.

In Spain, Incosa has a significant presence with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and other key cities, and is a well-known employer for engineers, architects, and technical specialists. The company is known for its strong commitment to training and developing young talent, offering structured programs for recent graduates. For international professionals, Incosa offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects in Spain, with Spanish language skills being a key asset, and provides a pathway to integrate into the Spanish engineering job market.

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1970
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid and 2 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Incosa offers structured graduate programs and training opportunities for recently qualified engineers, which can be a good entry point for international professionals.
  • The company works on large-scale infrastructure projects (substations, railways, renewable energy), providing experience in high-demand sectors of the Spanish engineering market.
  • While Spanish is the working language, the company's involvement in international projects may offer opportunities for multilingual professionals.
  • Incosa has offices in several Spanish cities, allowing for flexibility in where you may be based within Spain.
  • The company is a well-established player in the Spanish engineering market, which can provide good career stability for international hires.
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