Civil and Structures Engineer

PLD Space·Elche, Spain

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    PLD Space doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Elche

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

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What you'll do

As a technician with experience in comprehensive infrastructure project management.

Technician with experience in comprehensive infrastructure project management, with the following responsibilities:

  • Management and technical definition of interventions on infrastructure and general facilities at the Teruel testing and trials area.
  • Support in the management and documentation maintenance of testing facilities.
  • Participation in the infrastructure sizing phases, from their origin in future expansions of testing facilities.
  • Participation in project strategic planning: scope, schedule, milestones, and budget and risk management.
  • Contribution of data for KPIs associated with comprehensive project management: quality, safety, cost, and schedule.
  • Collaboration and coordination with different PLD Space engineering departments, to ensure the issuance of user requirements for the projected infrastructures, and to ensure that infrastructure development projects meet user requirements.
  • Technical supervision of infrastructures: ensuring the issuance of technical documentation for infrastructure execution projects (plans, reports, specifications), and ensuring infrastructure execution complies with applicable regulations.
  • Project economic management, controlling the budget and analyzing deviations.
  • Management of project-associated contracts, supported by PLD Space's legal and procurement departments.
  • Risk and safety management: identification of technical, economic, and operational risks, and their mitigation plans. Ensuring compliance with HSE regulations during infrastructure development, in collaboration with the HSE department.
  • Coordination with public administrations at the state, regional, and municipal levels, as well as with the applicable sector. Management of permits, licenses, and authorizations.

What we're looking for

  • Availability for international travel.
  • Degree in Industrial Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or similar.
  • Demonstrable experience in infrastructure construction project management, of at least 3 years, preferably in the construction of launch bases and/or engine test stands.
  • Demonstrable experience in project drafting and/or construction management, of more than 3 years.
  • Proficiency in technical software (AutoCAD, CYPE, etc.) and planning software (MS Project or similar). BIM knowledge is required.
  • Experience in structural calculation is a plus.
  • Availability for travel, occasionally internationally, and regularly to test stand and launch base facilities located within national territory.

What you'll get

  • Physiotherapy within our facilities
  • 50% discount on your health insurance
  • You can add your family members to the health insurance at a competitive price.
  • Healthy snacks and fresh fruit
  • We foster practical learning
  • We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork
  • 23 vacation days + December 24th and 31st off
  • Daycare
  • Restaurant tickets
  • Transportation
  • Education

About the company & team

PLD Space is an international company whose mission is to transport satellites to space, vertically integrating engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launch vehicles and its LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the entire spectrum of space missions.

PLD Space operates more than 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to offer comprehensive satellite and payload launch services to space.

Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition allow PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous and independent capability for access to space for satellites, based on reliability and at a competitive price globally. The company is capable of offering top-tier launch services to commercial satellite operators, space agencies, and national and international government entities.

We have five core beliefs that guide how PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies

  • Teamwork
  • Effort
  • Dynamism
  • Commitment
  • Make it easy

Additional information

Join us to reinvent the way rockets are built!

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

About the company

PLD Space

PLD Space

Aerospace

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Spanish company
100-250 employees