SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. With a massive network of over 99,000 employees and more than 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, the company provides essential services across industries including agriculture, energy, chemicals, and consumer goods to help businesses comply with international standards.

In Spain, SGS maintains a robust presence with a network of offices and technical centers spanning the entire country. The Spanish division is particularly significant for international professionals as it serves as a hub for global corporate functions, including IT, Finance, and Digital Innovation. This creates a multicultural work environment where global projects are managed from Spanish cities, offering a blend of local stability and international career mobility.

Founded in 1878 in Rouen, France, as a grain-inspection house, the company moved its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. It went public in 1981 and has since grown through global expansion to become the world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) sector.

For international professionals

SGS Spain hosts global centers of excellence for IT and Finance, frequently recruiting for roles where English is the primary working language.
The company has a widespread geographic footprint in Spain, offering opportunities in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona as well as industrial and coastal regions.
As a global leader in certification, employees have access to world-class internal training and professional development programs that are recognized globally.
The work culture is highly technical and process-oriented, making it an ideal fit for engineers, auditors, and data specialists looking for structured career paths.

This job was published 7 months ago

Surveying Engineer (Railway Works)

SGS

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Company Description

Discover SGS: where quality, safety, and innovation meet.

At SGS, we are experts in paving the way toward a safer, more sustainable, and more reliable future. With over a century of experience and a presence in more than 140 countries, we are global leaders in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.

We are driven by a passion for pushing boundaries, transforming industries, and making a difference. Here, every person plays a key role in our mission: generating trust in every step and every project.

If you are looking for more than just a job, look to be part of SGS.

Job Description

The SGS construction team is selecting a Surveying Engineer with experience in railway works.

🧩Your main functions will be:

Performing topographic surveys and staking out on railway works.
Geometric control and monitoring of the work: alignment, profiles, structures, embankments, and track.
Processing topographic data and preparing reports.
Coordination with site management and production teams.
Verification of measurements and technical support during execution.

Requirements

🎯What are we looking for?

Training in Surveying Engineering or a Higher Level Vocational Training (CFGS) in Surveying is required.
Minimum 1 year of experience in civil works projects; specific experience in railway works will be valued.
Knowledge of instrumentation (GPS, total station, leveling...) and surveying software.
Driver's license and availability to travel within the province.

** The site is located in the province of Huesca.

Competency Profile:

Ability to work autonomously, good communication skills with site teams and management, organization, precision and quality orientation, adaptation to construction environments, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Why SGS?

- At SGS, we are committed to equal employment opportunities without discriminating based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.

- You will have access to our flexible remuneration plan and a flexible working model.

- Access to our internal training plan.

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Descripción de la empresa

Descubre SGS: donde la calidad, seguridad e innovación se encuentran.

En SGS somos expertos en abrir caminos hacia un futuro más seguro, sostenible y confiable. Con más de un siglo de experiencia y presencia en más de 140 países, somos líderes globales en servicios de inspección, verificación, ensayos y certificación.

Nos impulsa la pasión por superar límites, transformar industrias y marcar la diferencia. Aquí, cada persona tiene un papel clave en nuestra misión: generar confianza en cada paso y cada proyecto.

Si buscas más que un empleo, busca ser parte de SGS.

Descripción del empleo

El equipo de construcción de SGS está seleccionando un/a Ingeniero/a en Topografía con experiencia en obras ferroviarias.

🧩Tus funciones principales serán:

Realización de levantamientos topográficos y replanteos en obra ferroviaria.
Control y seguimiento geométrico de la obra: trazado, perfiles, estructuras, terraplenes y vía.
Procesamiento de datos topográficos y elaboración de informes.
Coordinación con jefatura de obra y equipos de producción.
Verificación de mediciones y soporte técnico durante la ejecución.

Requisitos

🎯Qué buscamos?

Se requiere formación en Ingeniería en Topografía o CFGS en Topografía.
Experiencia mínima de 1 año en proyectos de obra civil; se valorará experiencia específica en obra ferroviaria.
Conocimientos de instrumentación (GPS, estación total, nivelación...) y software de topografía.
Carnet de conducir y disponibilidad para desplazarse dentro de la provincia.

** La obra está situada en la provincia de Huesca.

Perfil competencial:

Capacidad para trabajar de forma autónoma, buenas habilidades de comunicación con equipos de obra y dirección, organización, precisión y orientación a la calidad, adaptación a entornos de obra y a la resolución de problemas.

Información adicional

¿Por qué SGS?

- En SGS estamos comprometidos con la igualdad de oportunidades de empleo sin discriminar la raza, el color, la ascendencia, la religión, el sexo, el origen nacional, la orientación sexual, la edad, la ciudadanía, el estado civil, la discapacidad y la identidad de género.

- Tendrás acceso a nuestro plan de retribución flexible y un modelo de trabajo flexible.

- Acceso a nuestro plan de formación interno.