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Transport Network Planning Technician

On-site in Alicante·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Vectalia

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time hours.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Vectalia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Alicante
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
“Persona con grado/clico superior en en diseño gráfico, Cartografía y Geodesia, geografía, Ingeniería Geomática/Topografía o similar.” — per the ad.

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🎁 What do we offer?

- Permanent full-time contract.

- Professional development in a leading company in its sector.

The role

We are looking to bring on a Transport Network Planning Technician for our bids and tenders team, whose goal will be to design and develop the graphic component of the company's projects within the collective passenger transport area.

What you'll do

🔎What will your duties be?

1. Design and update network maps (urban and interurban): lines, stops, frequencies, fare zones.

2. Prepare line thermometers and route diagrams for information panels, bus shelters, vehicles and web/app.

3. Extract, process and clean data from the SAE (Operations Assistance System) and the ticketing system (validations, transport tickets, fare zoning). Integrate external data (street maps, orthophotos, municipal layers, OpenStreetMap, cadastre, etc.) in GIS environments.

4. Georeference stops, routes, bus lanes and network infrastructure.

5. Prepare technical drawings of car parks and regulated parking areas.

6. Maintain a coherent and up-to-date geospatial database of the network (stops, lines, schedules, fares).

7. Generate graphic material for real-time information panels, stop signage, brochures, web and mobility app.

8. Collaborate with the Operations, Systems/IT, Marketing and Customer Service departments to ensure the consistency of published information.

9. Adapt cartography to accessibility and universal design criteria (contrast, legibility, standardized iconography).

10. Control versions and archiving of the different map formats.

How you'll work

- Good working environment and continuous support from the team. ⏰ Working day with flexible start and end times, Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. From June 15 to September 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

🌟What are we looking for?

- Person with a degree/higher diploma in graphic design, Cartography and Geodesy, geography, Geomatics/Surveying Engineering or similar.

- Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in similar positions.

- Specific training in GIS systems is valued.

- Experience with graphic design tools: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.

- Knowledge of databases and spreadsheets (SQL, Excel).

- Experience with transport data formats and standards (GTFS, GTFS-Realtime), SAE systems and data processing languages (Python, R) for process automation is valued.

About Vectalia

Vectalia is a European transport and mobility group operating urban and intercity bus networks, as well as facility services such as cleaning and security, primarily across Spain and France. The company manages public transport concessions and employs thousands of workers, positioning itself as a key player in regional mobility and facility management.

In Spain, Vectalia operates under the Vectalia brand with a significant presence in the Valencian Community, including a headquarters in Alicante, and has offices in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Málaga. The company actively recruits for a wide range of operational roles — from bus drivers and mechanics to security guards, cleaners, and administrative staff — making it a relevant employer for international professionals seeking stable, blue-collar or operational positions in Spain's transport and facility services sector.

Industry: Public Transport
Founded: 1995
Employees: 10,000–15,000
Headquarters: Alicante, Spain
In Spain: Alicante, Madrid, Barcelona and 8 more
Website: vectalia.es

Good to know if you are moving

Vectalia operates in several European countries, offering opportunities for cross-border mobility within the group.
The company is a major employer in the Valencian Community, with a high concentration of roles in Alicante and its surroundings.
Many operational roles (bus drivers, mechanics, security guards) are covered by Spanish collective bargaining agreements, which can be a learning curve for international hires.
The company regularly publishes job openings on its own careers portal, indicating an active and continuous recruitment effort.
While Spanish language skills are essential for most customer-facing roles, some technical and back-office positions may be more accessible for non-Spanish speakers.

In their own words

About the company & team

Vectalia is a business group with over one hundred years of experience, consolidating itself as a national benchmark in the provision of services, transport and mobility.

Additional information

We are a company fully committed to Equal Opportunities. We firmly believe in the unique talent of each individual and recognise that diversity enriches teams, promoting more innovative, creative and efficient organisations.

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