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Railway Electrical Engineer

Remote, Getxo & Cerdanyola del Vallès·Added 2 months ago

SENER

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Overview

Job details

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    SENER doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “buscamos perfiles que aporten formación en Ingeniería Superior Industrial o Ingeniería Eléctrica.” — per the ad.

Benefits

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

To fit the role, we are looking for profiles with training in Industrial Engineering or Electrical Engineering. With more than 8 years of experience in the design and drafting of traction substation and distribution substation projects at both national and international levels, and specifically in the railway engineering field (Metro, Tram, High Speed).

Nice to have

Specific postgraduate or master's training, construction knowledge, and knowledge of calculation tools (ETAP) will be valued.

Languages

Our projects are international in nature, so a good level of English is required.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• You will have flexible working hours and remote work policies.

• You will have access to a flexible compensation plan.

• We give you the opportunity to enjoy a physical and emotional well-being program.

• Our commitment is to provide you with job stability and long-term projects.

• Through tools and a wide range of training, you will be able to advance in your professional development.

• You will work in a collaborative environment, where the close relationship among different disciplines facilitates the exchange of ideas, proactivity, and autonomy to thrive in complex project teams.

• We promote equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion for all people, and we are certified as a Family-Responsible Entity (efr).

Why work with Us? At Sener, we offer you the opportunity to develop and apply your technical skills in a leading international family-owned engineering firm and enjoy a wide range of professional experiences. Would you like to get to know us? https://www.group.sener/es

The role

At Sener, we take on projects where the technological component is a differentiator, which is where we provide the greatest added value. Our ultimate goal is to improve people's quality of life through sustainable infrastructure that respects the environment.

What you'll do

  1. Develop electrification and traction substation projects at the national and international level, and specifically in the railway engineering area (Metro, Tram, High Speed).

  2. Analyze the ETR discipline's working procedures, optimize them and/or create them.

  3. Collaborate on standardization and knowledge management within the discipline.

  4. Coordinate the Transport Energy team in the projects assigned within the technical discipline.

  5. Support and lead the drafting of bids.

  6. Interact with clients to present and defend technical solutions and designs.

description

We want to incorporate knowledge for the development of Transport Energy projects, so we are looking for a person to occupy the position of Electrical Engineer, to join our offices in Bilbao or Barcelona.

More specifically, the main mission of the position is to develop, as an engineer, traction substation and distribution substation projects at both the national and international level, and specifically in the railway engineering area (Metro, Tram, High Speed).

From a technical point of view, the functions will be:

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Screening

  3. Introductory call

  4. Interviews

  5. Job offer

  6. Onboarding

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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