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Junior R&D Engineer

On-site in Zamudio·Added yesterday

Still open when we checked on 9 Oct

Veolia Spain

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Veolia Spain doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Zamudio

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Formación: Titulación universitaria en Ingeniería (Renovables, Medioambiental, Industrial)” — per the ad.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience: Between 2 and 4 years in project management.

  • Organizational capacity and attention to detail
  • Communication skills with teams
  • Proactivity in the follow-up and claiming of tasks.
  • Leadership in meetings and commitment management.
  • Results orientation and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to understand technical concepts related to thermal energy, HVAC and energy efficiency.
  • Direct communication with partners and clients.
  • Preparation of reports and project documentation.

Education: University degree in Engineering or similar.

Experience: Between 2 and 5 years in project coordination or management.

English: High level (C1) - essential for meetings and communication with international partners

Availability to travel: 6-8 trips/year within Europe (2-3 days duration)

  • Organizational capacity and attention to detail
  • Communication skills and team coordination.
  • Proactivity in the follow-up and claiming of tasks.
  • Leadership in meetings and commitment management.
  • Results orientation and meeting deadlines.
  • Direct communication with partners and clients.
  • Preparation of reports and project documentation.

Nice to have

Basic knowledge of thermal and HVAC installations Experience in European R&D&i projects Management of project management tools Knowledge of databases, programming or Python (not essential).

Education & certifications

Education: University degree in Engineering (Renewables, Environmental, Industrial)

Languages

English: High level (C1) - essential for meetings and communication with international partners

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Flexible schedule: Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 16:35h | Fridays, July and August from 8:00 to 15:00h.

Continuous training and professional development.

Innovative projects with high impact on sustainability.

Dynamic and collaborative environment in a leading company in the environmental sector.

The role

Junior R&D&i Engineer Bizkaia in Bizkaia.

We are looking for a junior-mid level professional (with less than 3 years of experience) with an organizational profile oriented towards participation in R&D&i projects.

Projects are mainly based on thermal energy and HVAC in tertiary, residential and industrial buildings.

The ideal candidate will be an orderly, proactive person with excellent communication skills, capable of driving internal work, following up on tasks and coordinating efficiently with international partners, clients and technical teams.

Ability to understand technical concepts related to thermal energy, HVAC and energy efficiency installations is required, and to translate them into project documentation and deliverables.

What you'll do

  • Manage and follow up on tasks and deliverables of European R&D&i projects
  • Collaboration with internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring deadline compliance
  • Follow-up on the execution of pending tasks for both internal and external personnel
  • Supervision of milestone compliance according to project requirements
  • Actively participate in project meetings with international partners (in English)
  • Act as an interlocutor with partners, clients and subcontractors
  • Lead meetings by demanding compliance with commitments and tasks
  • Travel to Europe (6-8 trips/year of 2-3 days duration)
  • Prepare project deliverables with the information provided by the technical team
  • Prepare progress and follow-up reports
  • Prepare technical and administrative documentation for projects

How you'll work

Permanent Contract.

Availability to travel: 6-8 trips/year within Europe (2-3 days duration)

About Veolia Spain

Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management services to municipalities and industries. With operations in over 40 countries and more than 200,000 employees worldwide, Veolia designs and implements solutions for water treatment, waste recovery, and energy efficiency. In Spain, Veolia operates through Veolia Spain, offering a wide range of environmental services including water treatment plant operations, industrial maintenance, and energy management.

Veolia Spain has a strong presence across the country, with offices and operational sites in Madrid, Barcelona, and many other regions. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and the ecological transition, making it a relevant employer for international professionals interested in environmental engineering, maintenance, and energy efficiency. Veolia offers opportunities for technical and engineering roles, with a focus on hands-on maintenance and operational positions, and provides a structured environment for career growth in the environmental sector.

Industry
Environmental Services
Founded
1853
Employees
200,000–250,000
Headquarters
Aubervilliers, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
veolia.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Veolia Spain operates across the entire country, with offices and sites in Madrid, Barcelona, and many other regions, offering opportunities in various locations.
  • The company is a global leader in environmental services, providing a strong platform for career development in water, waste, and energy management.
  • Veolia is committed to the ecological transition, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about sustainability.
  • Many roles in Spain are technical and maintenance-focused, with opportunities for engineers and technicians in industrial settings.
  • Veolia offers a structured environment with potential for international mobility within the group.

In their own words

About the company & team

As a benchmark for the ecological transformation and world leader in the Environment sector, Veolia, a multinational maintenance and energy services company specializing in the comprehensive management of water, waste ♻ and energy, wants to add to its Bizkaia offices in a

Additional information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and values all applications without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and values all applications without discrimination.

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