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Electrical Team Lead – Data Centers

Hybrid in Tres Cantos·Added 5 days ago

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 for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Titulación en Ingeniería Eléctrica, Industrial o similar.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get


What are our benefits?

• 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).

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A degree in Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

  • Consolidated experience (at least 8 years of experience) in the design of electrical installations (especially in complex or critical environments).

  • Experience leading or coordinating engineering teams.

  • Solid knowledge of medium and low voltage electrical systems.

  • Experience in the design of critical systems with criteria for redundancy, availability, and continuity of service.

  • Ability to review and validate complex electrical calculations and technical documentation.

  • Experience in multidisciplinary coordination in engineering projects.

  • Leadership skills, technical decision-making, and problem-solving.

  • Meticulous, perfectionist profile, detail-oriented, anticipating the necessary construction details for an execution focused on project quality.

  • Advanced English (written and spoken) B2-C1.

Nice to have

  • Experience in Data Center projects or critical infrastructures.

  • Knowledge of standards such as IEC, TIA-942, Uptime Institute, NFPA, or NEC.

  • Proficiency with tools such as ETAP, Caneco, Revit/BIM, Navisworks, Dialux, or similar.

  • Participation in construction phases, commissioning, or QA/QC.

  • Experience in technical development of teams or mentoring.

The role

Every Data Center we develop involves highly demanding technical decisions behind it: how to guarantee service continuity, how to ensure true redundancy, how to integrate electrical systems with architecture, mechanics, or control without any margin for error.

And that is where the electrical team plays a key role.

We are at a moment of growth, and we are looking to bring in a figure who not only designs... but also sets the standard: a Team Lead Electrician who wants to technically and humanly lead a team within highly complex projects. Today we design the data centers of the future.

What will your responsibilities be?

How will you do it?

You will be part of a team made up of professionals with diverse backgrounds and varied experience, which will allow you to develop an interesting and enriching perspective. At the same time, we have a Development Program focused on mentoring roles, so that in the short/medium term, you can carry out your duties and lead your projects with autonomy.

What you'll do

  • Technical leadership of electrical teams: You will coordinate and supervise teams of electrical engineers and technicians, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and resolving technical questions.
    You will be responsible for ensuring the technical quality of the team's work, standardizing design criteria, and guaranteeing solutions that align with client requirements and industry standards.

  • Electrical design for Data Centers: You will lead the design of critical electrical infrastructures for medium and low voltage, including distribution architectures, UPS systems, backup generation, electrical panels, and critical distribution systems (PDUs, RPPs, STSs).
    You will participate in defining strategies for redundancy, availability, maintainability, and energy efficiency, as well as integration with disciplines such as mechanical, telecommunications, BMS/EPMS, and architecture.

  • Electrical calculations and studies: You will supervise and validate electrical calculations associated with the design: load balancing, equipment sizing, short-circuit studies, protection selectivity, voltage drop, harmonic analysis, and grounding systems.
    You will ensure compliance with service continuity criteria and system resilience.

  • Development and review of technical documentation: You will coordinate the preparation and review of project technical documentation: single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, specifications, data sheets, load lists, drawings, and technical reports.
    You will also review documentation from suppliers, contractors, and manufacturers.

  • Technical and multidisciplinary coordination: You will lead coordination with other disciplines (architecture, mechanical, civil, telecommunications, and commissioning), ensuring the correct integration of the electrical design within the overall Data Center.
    You will participate in technical meetings with clients and other stakeholders, acting as the electrical reference for the project.

  • Technical management of electrical projects: You will coordinate electrical work packages within national and international projects, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, quality, and client requirements.
    You will provide support in resource planning, workload tracking, and continuous improvement of internal processes.

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

Who are we?

We are a young company, with extensive prior experience and in a growth phase.

At Quark, we design infrastructure to digitally connect the world in a safe, efficient, and sustainable way; developing engineering, PM/CM, and consulting services.

Our early specialization and constant commitment to the adoption of technological advances has made us a company recognized internationally for the talent, quality, and innovation of each of its projects.

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?

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