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Project and Works Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 2 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)

Veolia

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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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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: meal 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 recruit 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, with a qualifying master's degree or equivalent.
Minimum experience of 10 years 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

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

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 leader in ecological transformation, at Veolia Group 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 major areas: water, offering solutions in both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ transforming it into new resources, and energy improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries, and cities.

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