SENER is a private engineering and technology group founded in 1956 that operates globally across the Aerospace, Energy, Mobility, and Marine sectors. With a workforce of over 3,000 professionals, the company is renowned for its high-tech solutions, ranging from solar thermal plants and high-speed rail systems to complex satellite components and naval design.

Headquartered in Getxo (near Bilbao), SENER maintains a significant footprint in Spain with major operational centers in Madrid and Barcelona. For international professionals, the company offers a highly technical and multicultural environment where English is frequently used for global projects, making it an attractive destination for specialized engineers and tech experts looking to work on large-scale international infrastructure and defense contracts.

Founded in 1956 by Enrique de Sendagorta Aramburu as a marine engineering firm, SENER was the first Spanish engineering company to be established. It expanded into aerospace in the 1960s and has since grown into a diversified global technology group with a presence on five continents.

For international professionals

Offers opportunities in highly specialized fields such as Aerospace, Defense, and Renewable Energy.
Headquartered in the Basque Country (Getxo), offering a high quality of life and a unique cultural experience outside of the Madrid/Barcelona hubs.
Global project reach often requires English proficiency, facilitating integration for international engineering talent.
Strong focus on innovation and R&D, providing a stimulating environment for technical career growth.
Maintains a significant presence in Madrid (Vicálvaro) and Barcelona, providing flexibility in geographic location within Spain.

This job was published 4 months ago

Civil Engineer - Ports and Maritime Engineering

SENER

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Sener, we tackle projects where the technological component is a differentiating factor, and that is where we provide the greatest added value. Our ultimate goal is to improve people's quality of life through sustainable and environmentally friendly infrastructure.

Specifically, we want to incorporate expertise in the development of port infrastructure projects, seeking experts in ports, terminals, docks, maritime infrastructure, environment, and unique structures.

Thanks to our multidisciplinary nature, we are recognized for offering comprehensive projects, especially in works of great technical complexity, where we are a reference company.

More specifically, we are looking for a Civil Engineer with experience in port design (or equivalent degree: Industrial Engineering or Marine Sciences) and/or a Project Manager for International Port and Terminal Projects, for our offices in Valencia, Tres Cantos (Madrid), Cerdanyola (Barcelona), Getxo (Bilbao).

Job Description:

This is a technical position to lead and contribute to the projects that Sener develops, as a relevant member of the project teams. We are looking for a Civil Engineer (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the design of port infrastructure and at least 6 years of experience in project management, both nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities:

Project management in some cases and/or responsibility for the port design of the project in others.
Support the Project Manager in the technical aspects of the contract, participating in client meetings and internal reviews.
Management of design tasks for Maritime Infrastructure projects (infrastructure design, coastal engineering, port terminal design, offshore, and port planning).

Education and Competencies:

Master's degree in Civil Engineering for Ports (or equivalent: Industrial Engineering or Marine Sciences).
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in maritime infrastructure design and at least 6 years in project management.
A high technical level is required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to develop relationships and collaborate across departments and with suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and handle interruptions.
High level of English (professional fluency).
Knowledge of French will be valued.
Full availability for travel and international assignments.

What we will love about you:

This position is strategically key for the growth and future impact of Sener. We are looking for a person with a proactive attitude, the ability to develop non-standard solutions, a desire to learn, grow, and apply new techniques, standards, and processes, and to take on additional tasks when necessary. We especially value excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

The selected person will be a team player, capable of working in multidisciplinary environments and communicating effectively with various stakeholders, including, among others, management, colleagues, clients, suppliers, contractors, and third parties.

What do we offer?

Flexible schedule and remote work policies.
Access to a flexible remuneration plan.
Physical and emotional well-being program.
Job stability and long-term projects.
Continuous professional development through tools and a wide range of training offers.
A collaborative work environment, where the proximity between disciplines facilitates the exchange of ideas, proactivity, and autonomy in the development of complex projects.
We promote equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion for all people, and we hold the Family Responsible Company (EFR) certification.

If you identify with our values and want to be part of a leading international engineering company with a family character, we would love to meet you! We want to go as far as you are willing to go.

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En Sener abordamos proyectos en los que el componente tecnológico es un factor diferenciador, y es ahí donde aportamos un mayor valor añadido. Nuestro objetivo final es mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas a través de infraestructuras sostenibles y respetuosas con el medio ambiente.

En concreto, queremos incorporar conocimiento en el desarrollo de proyectos de infraestructuras portuarias, siendo expertos en puertos, terminales, dársenas, infraestructuras marítimas, medio ambiente y estructuras singulares.

Gracias a nuestro carácter multidisciplinar, somos reconocidos por ofrecer proyectos integrales, especialmente en obras de gran complejidad técnica, donde somos una empresa de referencia.

Más específicamente, buscamos un/a Ingeniero/a Civil con experiencia en diseño portuario (o titulación equivalente: Ingeniería Industrial o Ciencias del Mar) y/o Project Manager para Proyectos Internacionales de Puertos y Terminales, para nuestras oficinas de Valencia, Tres Cantos (Madrid), Cerdanyola (Barcelona), Getxo (Bilbao).

Descripción del puesto:

Se trata de un puesto técnico para liderar y contribuir a los proyectos que Sener desarrolla, como miembro relevante de los equipos de proyecto. Buscamos un/a Ingeniero/a Civil (o equivalente) con un mínimo de 10 años de experiencia profesional en el diseño de infraestructuras portuarias y, al menos, 6 años de experiencia en gestión de proyectos, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional.

Funciones:

Gestión de proyectos en algunos casos y/o responsable del diseño portuario del proyecto en otros.
Apoyo al Project Manager en los aspectos técnicos del contrato, participando en reuniones con clientes y en revisiones internas.
Gestión de las tareas de diseño de proyectos de Infraestructuras Marítimas (diseño de infraestructuras, ingeniería costera, diseño de terminales portuarias, offshore y planificación portuaria).

Formación y competencias:

Máster en Ingeniería Civil de Puertos (o equivalente: Ingeniería Industrial o Ciencias del Mar).
Mínimo de 10 años de experiencia profesional en diseño de infraestructuras marítimas y, al menos, 6 años en gestión de proyectos.
Se requiere un alto nivel técnico.
Excelentes habilidades interpersonales y de comunicación, y capacidad para desarrollar relaciones y colaborar entre departamentos y con proveedores.
Capacidad para gestionar múltiples tareas y manejar interrupciones.
Nivel alto de inglés (fluidez profesional).
Se valorarán conocimientos de francés.
Disponibilidad total para desplazamientos y asignaciones internacionales.

Qué nos encantará de ti:

Este puesto es estratégicamente clave para el crecimiento y el impacto futuro de Sener. Buscamos una persona con actitud proactiva, capacidad para desarrollar soluciones no estándar, con ganas de aprender, desarrollarse y aplicar nuevas técnicas, estándares y procesos, y de asumir tareas adicionales cuando sea necesario. Valoramos especialmente excelentes habilidades de organización, gestión del tiempo y resolución de problemas.

La persona seleccionada será un/a jugador/a de equipo, capaz de trabajar en entornos multidisciplinares y de comunicarse eficazmente con los distintos grupos de interés, incluyendo, entre otros, a la dirección, compañeros/as, clientes, proveedores, contratistas y terceros.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Horario flexible y políticas de trabajo en remoto.
Acceso a un plan de retribución flexible.
Programa de bienestar físico y emocional.
Estabilidad laboral y proyectos a largo plazo.
Desarrollo profesional continuo a través de herramientas y una amplia oferta formativa.
Un entorno de trabajo colaborativo, donde la cercanía entre disciplinas facilita el intercambio de ideas, la proactividad y la autonomía en el desarrollo de proyectos complejos.
Promovemos la igualdad de oportunidades, la diversidad y la inclusión de todas las personas, y contamos con la certificación Empresa Familiarmente Responsable (EFR).

Si te identificas con nuestros valores y quieres formar parte de una empresa de ingeniería internacional líder y de carácter familiar, ¡nos encantará conocerte! Queremos llegar tan lejos como tú estés dispuesto/a a llegar.