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Project and Works Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

Veolia Spain

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Our summary

Hours
Jornada intensiva on Fridays and in summer · Split day (jornada partida)
Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent
Spanish
Native level
Other languages
Catalan
Experience
10+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.
  • Work location: Barcelona City.
  • Split shift from Monday to Thursday and intensive working day on Fridays and during the summer months.
  • Flexible compensation: restaurant vouchers, public transport card, life insurance, medical insurance, training, and nursery school.
  • Work model: hybrid.

At Veolia Group, we know that professionals are the fundamental pillar of our corporate identity and our achievements. Therefore, we promote their integration through a firm commitment to equality between men and women, sharing our corporate culture, experience, and best practices.

What unites us as employees is the passion and excellence with which we work every day to protect the environment and ensure access to water. Together, we build a greener and more inclusive present.

If you want to be part of this team and take on this great challenge, don't hesitate to apply for this position!

As an inclusive company, Veolia Group 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.

The role

At Aguas de Barcelona, we are looking to hire a Project and Works Engineer to join the Regenerated Water and Sanitation Department, within the Engineering area.

The selected person will work on projects related to high-level sanitation and regenerated water, participating in both the development of new infrastructure and the replacement, expansion, and improvement of existing ones.

What you'll do

The person hired will primarily assume functions related to the direction and management of projects and works, including:

  • Preparing technical specifications and tender documents.
  • Preparing preliminary studies and basic draft projects.
  • Analyzing offers and participating in technical evaluation processes.
  • Planning and directing projects and works.
  • Performing technical monitoring of the actions.
  • Coordinating the different agents involved in the projects and the works.
  • Interfacing with the different public administrations and competent bodies.
  • Participating in the definition and supervision of new infrastructure, as well as the replacement and expansion of existing ones.
  • Performing, on an occasional basis and at a basic level, different technical calculations, mainly hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical.
  • Collaborating with internal and external teams in the resolution of technical aspects related to the actions.

Scope of action

The scope of action includes infrastructure linked to high-level sanitation and regenerated water, which includes:

  • Water regeneration and treatment plants.
  • Pumping stations.
  • Regenerated water transport networks.
  • Outfalls.
  • Collectors and other hydraulic infrastructures.
  • Civil works and associated installations.

These are infrastructures that incorporate specific and diverse elements, technical requirements, and case studies.

Requirements

We are looking for a person who meets the following requirements:

  • Degree in Industrial Engineering, with a qualifying master's degree or equivalent, or Civil Engineering (Caminos, Canales y Puertos), with a qualifying master's degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in hydraulic works and water treatment.
  • Solid knowledge of hydraulic infrastructure, especially in:
    • Large-scale collectors.
    • Water transport networks.
    • Pumping stations.
    • Associated civil works.
  • Additional experience in the following will be favorably valued:
    • Wastewater treatment facilities.
    • Electrical installations.
    • Automation and control systems.
  • Bilingual/native level of Catalan and Spanish.
  • Intermediate level of English.
  • It will be necessary to have knowledge and experience in the use of: Microsoft Office, TCQ, Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tools and the Google Environment.
  • Driver's license

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

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 leader in ecological transformation, at Grupo Veolia we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving the sustainable development of cities, industries, and agriculture.

We work mainly in three large areas: water, offering solutions in both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ transforming them into new resources, and energy improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries, and cities.

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