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Data Center Technical Architect

On-site in Getxo & Tres Cantos·Added 1 month ago (last checked 28 Oct)

SENER

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Work mode: On-site, Getxo & Tres Cantos
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance, meal vouchers

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

These are some of the benefits you will enjoy at Sener:

You will have the opportunity to participate in innovative and high-tech projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary and highly qualified team.
You will enjoy better management of your time through our flexible working hours policies.
You can optimize your salary with our flexible compensation plan (meal card, private health insurance, childcare vouchers...) and you will have life and accident insurance.
We will take care of you with our physical and emotional well-being program, which includes sports, workshops, etc.
We will boost your professional development with technical, skills, and language training, etc., so you can keep growing and achieving your goals.
We promote equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion for all people, and we are certified as a Family-Responsible Entity (efr).

If you identify with our values and want to be part of a leading international family-owned engineering firm, we look forward to meeting you! We want to go as far as you want to go.

The role

Quark- Grupo Sener is a global company specializing in the design, project management, and construction management of data centers and critical buildings. With more than a decade of experience, Quark has developed the architecture and engineering of data centers for industry-leading companies in Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Its early specialization and constant commitment to innovation have made Quark a leading company, where talent, quality, and innovation in the design of these types of facilities stand out.

Among the company's main assets is its human team, the cornerstone of its current success and key to its future development. Given the strong growth context of the data center industry, it is seeking to strengthen its team of professionals to develop various projects both within and outside Spain.

Currently, they require a Technical Architect, Building Surveyor, or Building Engineer, with approximately 2 years of experience to support the Works Execution Management in projects located in the Community of Madrid.

Degree in Technical Architecture, Building Surveying, or Building Engineering.
At least 2 years of experience in a similar position.
Training in BIM - REVIT, PRESTO, Cost it, Microsoft Project. Experience in Primavera and BIM 3D-4D-5D management is desirable.
Experience in constructability analysis.
Experience in buildings with high sustainability and environmental criteria will be valued; experience in sustainability certifications (BREEAM, LEED, etc.) is desirable.
Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
Ability to synthesize, prioritize, and focus on the most important problems
Creative mindset to seek alternative and efficient solutions
English level B2. C1 is desirable

What you'll do

Preparation of budgets and measurements
Development of Reports and construction details
Development of Specifications
Drafting of quality documents
Extraction of measurements from BIM models
Cost estimation
Value engineering
Verify that designs comply with safety, accessibility, and sustainability regulations.
Perform technical reviews to guarantee construction quality.
Control the application of internal and external standards
Coordinate with engineering disciplines from other fields (structures, installations, civil works).
Prepare schedules and control execution deadlines.
Manage technical and administrative project documentation.
Manage and prepare documentation for Licenses and Permits
Incorporate energy efficiency and sustainability criteria into projects.
Evaluate materials and construction systems with low environmental impact.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews

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About SENER

SENER is a global engineering and technology group headquartered in Getxo (Bilbao), Spain, with a strong presence in the aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as specialized consulting, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide. SENER is known for its work on complex projects, including space systems, offshore wind energy, and large-scale data centers.

In Spain, SENER has a major engineering hub with offices in Bilbao, Madrid, and Barcelona, employing a significant number of engineers. The company is a key player in the Spanish engineering landscape and actively recruits international talent, offering roles in English and Spanish. For international professionals, SENER provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Spain, such as data centers, aerospace, and energy infrastructure, with a collaborative and technically demanding work culture.

Industry: Engineering
Founded: 1965
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Getxo, Spain
In Spain: Getxo, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

SENER is a Spanish company, so international hires will need a work visa, which the company typically sponsors.
The company's working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in engineering and technical teams, especially on international projects.
SENER offers opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile projects like the Spanish high-speed rail network and offshore wind farms.
The engineering culture is project-based and rigorous, with a strong focus on technical excellence and safety.
International hires may find the relocation process to Spain straightforward, with the company providing support for visas and onboarding.

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