Energy Efficiency Engineer
VeoliaNew
An Energy Efficiency Engineer is needed for the Hubgrade team in Madrid. The role involves analyzing energy contracts, reporting KPIs, and calculating improvement measures.
Hybrid in Madrid
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Overview
Job details
Permanent contract
Full-time.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Veolia 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
Education: University degree in Engineering (Renewables, Environmental, Industrial)
Experience: Between 2 and 4 years in project management.
English: High level (C1) - essential for meetings and communication with international partners
Availability to travel: 6-8 trips/year through Europe (2-3 days duration)
- Organizational capacity and attention to detail
- Communication skills with teams
- Proactivity in the follow-up and claiming of tasks.
- Leadership in meetings and management of commitments.
- Result orientation and deadline compliance.
- Ability to understand technical concepts related to thermal energy, HVAC and energy efficiency.
- Direct interlocution 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 through 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 management of commitments.
- Result orientation and deadline compliance.
- Direct interlocution 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 Proficiency in project management tools Knowledge of databases, programming or Python (not essential).
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Permanent Contract.
Flexible schedule: Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 16:35h | Friday, 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.
The 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.
We require the ability to understand technical concepts related to thermal energy, HVAC and energy efficiency installations, and 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
Hiring process
3 steps2 interviews
Application
Interview with HR
With HR team
Interview with your future manager
With a future manager
Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.
Decision
Onboarding
Welcomed by your HR contact or manager and introduced to the teams.
About Veolia
Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions to municipalities and industries across more than 40 countries. With a workforce of over 200,000 employees, the company designs and implements services that help clients reduce their environmental footprint while improving operational efficiency. Veolia's activities span the entire water cycle, from treatment and distribution to wastewater management, as well as energy services and waste recovery.
In Spain, Veolia operates through several subsidiaries, including Aguas de Telde and Teidagua in the Canary Islands, and has a strong presence in regions like Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Madrid. The company is a major employer in the Spanish utilities and facilities management sector, with roles ranging from plant operators and maintenance technicians to engineers and project managers. For international professionals, Veolia offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and technical innovation, making it an attractive employer for those with engineering or operational backgrounds.
- Founded
- 1853
- Employees
- 200,000–250,000
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Zamudio and 5 more
- Website
- veolia.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Veolia has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and operations in Madrid, Barcelona, the Basque Country, and the Canary Islands, offering a wide range of roles across the country.
- The company is a global leader in water, waste, and energy management, providing international professionals with opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Veolia offers roles in both Spanish and English, and while Spanish is often required for client-facing positions, technical and engineering roles may be accessible to non-native speakers.
- The company is committed to sustainability and ecological transformation, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about environmental impact.
- Veolia provides extensive training and development programs, including internships and apprenticeships, which can be a good entry point for international candidates.
In their own words
About the company & team
As a benchmark for ecological transformation and a world leader in the Environment, Veolia, a multinational maintenance and energy services company, specialized in the integral management of water💧, waste ♻ and energy🔋, wants to incorporate in its Bizkaia offices a 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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