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Lead Mechanical Discipline Engineer
Remote, Getxo·Full-time·Added 2 days ago
Overview
Job details
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
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 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Ingeniería superior industrial o Grado y Máster en Ingeniería Industrial (preferentemente mecánica).” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
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, high-tech international projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary and highly qualified team.
You will enjoy better management of your time through our flexible working hours and remote work 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 join a leading international family-owned engineering firm, we look forward to meeting you! We want to go as far as you want to go.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Higher industrial engineering degree or Bachelor's and Master's degree in Industrial Engineering (preferably mechanical).
5 to 10 years of experience in projects related to package units and rotating equipment, power, and/or Oil&Gas.
Ability to work in a coordinated manner with the leads of other areas.
Skills for supervising and managing the functions to be performed in each of the projects.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
Skills for organization and planning.
Clear focus on meeting objectives.
Very high level of English (C1).
Availability for travel/expatriation is highly valued.
The role
At Sener, we orient engineering toward the sustainability of industry and society. That is why we develop projects aimed at achieving maximum efficiency in the transition toward a sustainable energy model, through innovation and technology.
We are responsible for the conception, development, and construction of energy plants and their components, ranging from the most conventional technologies such as combined cycles, biomass, etc., to new renewable and future technologies such as offshore wind, green hydrogen, manageability, circular economy, and sustainability.
At Sener Energy, we wish to add to our team a Mechanical Discipline Lead Engineer for national and international energy projects, at our workplace in Getxo (Bizkaia) or Tres Cantos (Madrid). You will take part in the mechanical equipment area, in energy projects and bids in both power generation (Power) and Oil&Gas, such as combined cycles, regasification plants, cogeneration, renewables, CO2 capture, Waste to Energy, circular economy, hydrogen, and nuclear.
What you'll do
As the Engineer in charge of Mechanical Detailed Engineering in Projects and Bids with EPC/EPCm scope, you will lead the discipline work team assigned to the Project/Bid, coordinating mechanical engineering with the other disciplines and the Project Management, as well as with the client and equipment suppliers. You will work with a multi-geography team from our offices located in Madrid, Bilbao, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City.
You will be responsible for the complete execution of the mechanical discipline scope in the Project, for controlling budgeted hours, meeting the schedule, and complying with the established quality standards.
You must study the Project's contractual requirements, correctly define mechanical equipment in specifications and data sheets based on data from other disciplines, carry out technical evaluations for equipment purchasing, and coordinate and approve documentation from rotating mechanical equipment vendors (turbines, pumps, gas compressors, air coolers, etc.) and package units (compressed air, auxiliary boilers, HRSGs, gas regulation and metering stations, etc.). Attendance at shop and site tests of mechanical equipment, as well as technical assistance to site and commissioning of equipment, if required.
You may also participate in projects of other types and scopes, such as Basic Engineering, FEEDs, bid engineering, owner's engineering, conceptual engineering, and feasibility studies.
Hiring process
Apply
Screening
Introductory call
Interviews
Job offer
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
- Website
- group.sener
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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