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Senior Civil Design Engineer Data Centers

Hybrid in Getxo·Added yesterday (last checked 23 Oct)

SENER

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Work mode
Hybrid, Getxo
Experience
10+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a person with a degree in Civil Engineering and more than 10 years of experience, with technical autonomy and experience in complex engineering projects.

Nice to have

  • Interpretation of geotechnical and topographical studies.

  • Design and calculation of sanitation, storm water, water supply, and fire protection networks.

  • Design of telecommunications, LV, MV, and HV conduits.

  • Earthworks and calculation of excavations and fills.

  • Design of roads and pavements.

  • Regulations and standards such as PG-3, Eurocodes, and AASHTO.

  • Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD. Knowledge of Revit will be valued.

Additionally, we are looking for a person with the ability to coordinate, make technical decisions, communicate with different stakeholders, and work in multidisciplinary teams.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Because we are not just looking to bring someone on for a project, but to add experience to a highly specialized team in a rapidly evolving sector.

  • 🌍 Participation in international Data Center projects.

  • 🧠 Projects of high technical complexity and working alongside different engineering disciplines.

  • 🏠 Remote work options and flexible scheduling policies.

  • 📈 Professional development and mentoring programs.

  • 🤝 Stability and participation in long-term projects.

  • 🚀 An environment in which to continue growing technically and take on new challenges.

If you are looking for a new professional challenge where your experience in civil engineering has a real impact on international projects, we would like to meet you.

The role

Would you like to participate in the design of some of the Data Center projects?

At Sener, through our subsidiary Quark, we develop the engineering and architecture of Data Centers for leading companies in Europe, the United States, Africa, and Latin America.

We design infrastructures that make an increasingly connected world possible, combining engineering, technology, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

To continue growing, we are looking to hire a Senior Civil Engineer who wants to take on a relevant role within our Data Center projects, participating in their development from the early design phases through to detailed engineering.

What you'll do

You will be part of the Civil team and will have technical responsibility for the development of the discipline in international projects, working across the different design phases Stage 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4.

  • Develop and coordinate the project's civil engineering.

  • Design solutions for earthworks, urbanization, roads, pavements, and drainage.

  • Design and coordinate underground networks: water supply, sanitation, storm water, MV/LV/ELV electrical networks, telecommunications, security, and fuel.

  • Prepare and review drawings, reports, calculations, specifications, and measurements.

  • Coordinate the design with structures, architecture, and MEP disciplines, ensuring global integration of the project.

  • Participate in technical meetings with clients, consultants, and other international agents, representing the Civil discipline.

  • Resolve technical challenges and incidents during the various design phases.

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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