Mechanical Engineer focused on industrialization and assembly processes. The role involves technical documentation, process definition, and workshop support.
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Hybrid in Alcobendas·Added 26 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)
Overview
Job details
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.
Requirements
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Alcobendas for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 15+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Knowledge of international codes such as ASME, ISO, API, ASTM, etc.
Languages
English (minimum B2)
The role
RDT is looking for candidates for the position of Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer, with at least 15 years of demonstrable experience in this type of equipment in power plants.
The Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer will develop activities to specify, select, and follow up on rotating equipment, ensuring compliance with technical, quality control/quality assurance, and HSE requirements. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of rotating equipment (gas and steam turbines, compressors, pumps, etc.).
What you'll do
• Provide technical support during the bidding phase.
• Review technical bidding documentation.
• Prepare rotating equipment technical documentation for consultation.
• Review and perform a technical evaluation of machinery offers received from suppliers.
• Support leader in defining the cost evaluation for machinery and other equipment related to the machinery department.
• Support the leader in defining engineering requirements and interaction with other disciplines. Optimize engineering standards by ensuring minimum cost and simplification in compliance with the required performance.
• Prepare technical documentation for requisitions (e.g., technical specifications for supplies, mechanical data sheets).
• Support Leader in technical negotiation with suppliers. Review and supervise outsourced disciplinary engineering documents.
• Prepare the technical tabulation and technical evaluation for equipment offers submitted by suppliers.
• Post-award: follow-up engineering activities and interface of equipment/machinery package assigned included in purchase orders.
• Review, mark comments, and finalize all supplier drawings, interacting with other processes or technical disciplines.
• Attend internal review activities and participate in interdisciplinary review meetings.
• Participate and assist technical disciplines to perform engineering activities (e.g., utility and electrical load lists, mock-ups, 3D, routing)
• Provide support for the acceleration and testing of activities.
• Provide support for document management and final certified documentation.
• Support the Discipline Leader in activities with project functions including Procurement and Construction.
• Support leader to define the equipment construction inspection plan and during the preparation of equipment weights and dimensions to support construction activities.
• Developing technological knowledge.
Experience with the following equipment in power plant projects:
Steam turbines Gas turbines
Generators
HRS
Pumps
Compressors
Tools
Office Package (user level)
About RDT
RDT is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in technical services for industrial and infrastructure projects. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers, the company provides design, project management, and technical advisory services across sectors such as energy, civil works, and industrial facilities. RDT operates with a national footprint and continues to expand its operational capacity from its base in Barcelona.
RDT's Spanish presence is centered in Barcelona, which serves as the main hub for its engineering talent. The company is known for its collaborative and technically driven work environment, offering opportunities for international engineers looking to work on complex infrastructural projects. While not a globally recognized brand, RDT is a respected player in Spain's engineering sector, providing a solid entry point for internationally oriented technical professionals.
- Industry
- Engineering and IT solutions
- Founded
- 1987
- Employees
- 250–1,000
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- In Spain
- Barcelona
- Website
- rdt.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Work on a variety of technical projects in the dynamic engineering sector with a well-established local team.
- The main office is located in Barcelona, a city with excellent international connectivity and a high quality of life.
- RDT offers opportunities for engineers looking to gain project experience in the Spanish market.
- Professional development is supported through in-house technical challenges and collaborative teamwork.
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