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Civil Structures Lead

Hybrid in Tres Cantos & Getxo·Added yesterday

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

SENER

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

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.

  • Be near Tres Cantos & Getxo for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 15+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • Master's degree

    “Máster en Ingeniería Civil / Caminos, Canales y Puertos, o Arquitectura con máster en estructuras.” — 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

Requirements:

•     Master's degree in Civil Engineering / Roads, Canals and Ports Engineering, or Architecture with a master's in structures.

•     More than 15 years of experience in structural design and analysis.

•     More than 5 years leading technical teams.

•     Experience in highly demanding industrial building projects: Data Centers, logistics warehouses, or similar.

•     Steel, concrete, and precast structures.

•     Projects across different phases: design, construction, and value engineering.

•     Proficiency in structural analysis software: SAP2000, ETABS, CYPE, and/or Robot.

•     Advanced technical English (mandatory): projects are international and documentation is produced in English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What do we offer?

· Flexible working hours and hybrid work policies.

· Access to a flexible compensation plan.

· Physical and emotional wellness program.

· Job stability and participation in long-term, high-impact international projects.

· Wide range of training and tools for professional development and technical career advancement.

· Collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment that fosters proactivity and autonomy.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer with proven experience in technically demanding industrial projects, with the ability to technically lead work teams in a multidisciplinary and international environment. A person with sound judgment, an integrative vision, and the ability to serve as a technical reference within a multidisciplinary and international team.

What you'll do

What you will do

•     Lead the structural development of Data Center projects: from solution definition during the bidding phase to supervision during execution.

•     Coordinate structural design with architecture, MEP (electrical, HVAC, cooling) and specialized suppliers.

•     Apply specific Data Center criteria.

•     Manage and control deliverables.

How you'll work

•     Availability to travel as required by project needs.

Additional information

The work location may be at any of our offices, depending on project needs. If you are interested in joining a leading technical team and working on highly complex projects, we invite you to submit your application.

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.

In their own words

About the company & team

Quark is the Data Center engineering firm of the SENER Group, an international benchmark in engineering and technology. We work on highly complex technical projects for top-tier clients, from the earliest definition phases through to commissioning. Our team is demanding, multidisciplinary, and growing.

Additional information

· Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. SENER is an organization committed to work-life balance and social responsibility.

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