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Senior Civil Engineer - Urbanization and Hydraulics

On-site in Barcelona·Added 4 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Overview

Salary: €50,000 - €55,000 a year
About €2,960 - €3,210 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent contract
Spanish: Fluent
Experience: 9+ years
Education: University degree

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What you'll get

Stable position in a specialized engineering firm, involvement in high-level technical urban projects, continuous professional development, and competitive conditions commensurate with experience.

The role

Specialized engineering firm seeks a Civil Engineer for the development of complex urbanization and urban hydraulics projects. Key technical position with a high degree of autonomy and involvement in unique projects in an urban environment.

Involvement in complex urbanization and hydraulics projects.
Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urbanization, Urban Hydraulics, HEC-RAS

What you'll do

Drafting and development of complex urbanization projects in consolidated urban environments.
Design and calculation of hydraulic solutions for urban drainage, sanitation, and stormwater management.
Advanced hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS and SWMM, with professional and autonomous use of both tools.
Analysis of floodability, flood events, and hydraulic behavior of networks and urban systems.
Integration of hydraulic criteria into planning and urbanization projects.
Technical coordination with other disciplines (structures, geotechnics, roads, railways).
Preparation and review of technical reports, drawings, measurements, and project documentation.
Technical liaison with clients and public administrations.
Contribution of technical criteria during preliminary, basic, and detailed design phases.
Technical support and mentoring for more junior team members.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent Master's degree in Civil Engineering).
Minimum of 9 years of experience in civil works projects.
Essential and demonstrable experience in complex urbanization projects in urban environments.
Solid experience in urban hydraulics projects.
Professional proficiency in HEC-RAS and SWMM (regular use in real projects, not academic).
Additional experience in railways, roads, structures, and/or geotechnics will be highly valued.
Autonomous, analytical technical profile focused on project quality.
Ability to work in a team and communicate technically with various stakeholders.

Hiring process

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry: Staffing
Website: michaelpage.es

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About the company & team

Specialized engineering firm in planning, urbanism, and civil works, with a solid track record in the development of complex urban projects. The company stands out for its rigorous technical approach, its experience in urban hydraulics and sustainable drainage, and its involvement in comprehensive projects combining urbanization, infrastructure, and advanced hydraulic analysis, offering a stable professional environment oriented toward technical excellence.

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