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Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Hybrid in Tres Cantos & Getxo·Added yesterday (last checked 15 Oct)

SENER

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Tres Cantos & Getxo
English
Required
Experience
10+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, life insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience, equal to or greater than 10 years, in I&C engineering for industrial plants, in the energy and oil&gas sectors.

  • Experience both in the specification, tabulation, and procurement of field instrumentation as well as in control systems. Experience in control logic development.

  • Ability to make decisions and exercise leadership.

  • High skills for organization and time management.

  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

  • Result orientation and attention to detail.

  • Medium-high level of English (B2).

Education & certifications

  • Degree in Higher Engineering and/or Master's.

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.

The role

At Sener Energy, we are expanding our Instrumentation and Control team, searching for Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineers, at our workplaces in Tres Cantos (Madrid) or Las Arenas (Bizkaia).

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.

These individuals will collaborate on turnkey projects, participating in plant design processes, equipment procurement management, and supporting the construction and commissioning of facilities.

What you'll do

The main functions to be performed will be the following:

  • Management of project scope, deadline, and cost within the area.

  • Organization and verification of the project scope, technical and economic starting data, and legislation and regulations. Carrying out the planning, budgeting, codes, standards, and contract procedures, as well as the guidelines agreed upon in the project regarding everything related to the Discipline.

  • Liaison with Project Management, clients, partners, and persons responsible for other Sections. As well as control of interfaces with other areas of the company, partners, clients, and contractors.

  • Technical management of the work team assigned to the project.

  • Verification that all documents and drawings issued in the discipline comply with the required quality and the necessary degree of detail.

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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Additional information

  • 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.

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