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Electrical Installations & Automation Lead Engineer (EPC – Water Treatment)
Madrid, Spain·Full-time·Added 1 month ago
What they offer
Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Veolia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
You will join a high-performance technical team and manage large-scale strategic projects.
👉 What will your main duties be?
What you'll do
- Design and Technical Office: Review, validate, and propose optimization alternatives for basic and detail engineering (single-line diagrams, medium and low voltage, control architectures, SCADA/PLC, and instrumentation).
- Tender and Subcontractor Management: Prepare technical specifications, evaluate bids from specialized electrical subcontractors in the water/waste sector, and coordinate the awarding of the electrical package.
- Field Installation Supervision: Travel to construction sites during critical phases to oversee the physical execution of installers' work.
- Commissioning: Lead the plant's technical startup, loop testing, validation of automation software and hydraulic instrumentation until final "turnkey" delivery.
- Cost Control: Manage progress certifications for electrical contractors and ensure that work is carried out within the allocated budget.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure strict regulatory compliance, occupational safety (EHS) specific to on-site electrical installations, and resolution of non-conformities.
How you'll work
full-time
Requirements
- Education: Technical or Higher Degree in Industrial Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Automation, or Control specialization).
- Experience: At least 5 to 8 years in EPC projects involving water treatment plants (WWTP, DWTP, desalination plants) or waste treatment/incineration complexes.
- Key Knowledge: Demonstrable experience working with electrical subcontractors in the water sector, design of low/medium voltage installations, transformer stations, process instrumentation, and automation architectures.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Being part of a leading multinational company.
- Permanent contract
- Hybrid working arrangement and flexible schedule.
- Social benefits
- Professional growth within the organization.
The role
Formarás parte de un equipo de alto rendimiento técnico y gestionar proyectos estratégicos de gran envergadura.
👉 ¿Cuáles serán tus funciones principales?
What you'll do
- Diseño y Oficina Técnica: Revisar, validar y proponer alternativas de optimización a la ingeniería básica y de detalle (esquemas unifilares, media y baja tensión, arquitecturas de control, SCADA/PLC e instrumentación).
- Gestión de Licitaciones y Subcontratas: Elaborar pliegos de condiciones técnicas, evaluar las ofertas de las subcontratas eléctricas especializadas en el sector del agua/residuos y coordinar la adjudicación del paquete eléctrico.
- Supervisión de Montaje en Campo: Desplazarte a las obras en su fase crítica para supervisar la ejecución física de los instaladores.
- Puesta en Marcha (Commissioning): Liderar el arranque técnico de la planta, las pruebas de lazo, la validación del software de automatización y la instrumentación hídrica hasta la entrega definitiva "llave en mano".
- Control Económico: Gestionar las certificaciones de obra de los contratistas eléctricos y asegurar que los trabajos se ejecuten dentro del presupuesto asignado.
- Seguridad y Normativa: Garantizar el estricto cumplimiento normativo, la seguridad laboral (PRL) específica de las instalaciones eléctricas en obra y la subsanación de no conformidades.
How you'll work
full-time
Requisitos
- Formación: Ingeniería Técnica o Superior Industrial (especialidad Eléctrica, Electrónica, Automatización o Control).
- Experiencia: Mínima de 5 a 8 años en proyectos EPC de plantas de tratamiento de agua (EDAR, ETAP, desoladoras) o complejos de tratamiento de residuos/incineración.
- Conocimientos Clave: Experiencia demostrable trabajando con subcontratas eléctricas del sector hidráulico, diseño de instalaciones de baja/media tensión, centros de transformación, instrumentación de proceso y arquitecturas de automatización.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Ser parte de una empresa multinacional líder en el sector.
- Contratación indefinida
- Modalidad de trabajo híbrida y horario flexible.
- Beneficios sociales
- Crecimiento profesional dentro de la organización.
How they hire
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 in ecological transformation, at Veolia we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving the sustainable development of cities, industry, and agriculture.
We primarily work across three major areas: water💧, offering solutions in both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ turning it into new resources, and energy 🔋 improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industry, and cities.
Civil works / Construction
Additional information
At Veolia, we know that professionals are the foundation of our corporate identity and our achievements. That is why we promote their integration with a firm commitment to equality between men and women, sharing our corporate culture, experience, and best practices.
As an inclusive company, we are committed to diversity and value all applications without any discrimination.
What unites our 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 exciting challenge, do not hesitate to apply for this role!
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and values all applications without discrimination.
About the company & team
Como referente de la transformación ecológica, en Veolia ofrecemos soluciones para la gestión eficiente de las actividades de agua, residuos y energía, impulsando el desarrollo sostenible de las ciudades, industrias y agricultura.
Trabajamos principalmente en tres grandes áreas: agua💧, ofreciendo soluciones tanto en gestión urbana como industrial; residuos ♻ transformándolos en nuevos recursos, y energía 🔋mejorando la eficiencia y reduciendo el consumo y las emisiones en edificios, industrias y ciudades.
Civil works / Construction
Additional information
En Veolia, sabemos que los/as profesionales son el pilar fundamental de nuestra identidad corporativa y de nuestros logros. Por eso, promovemos su integración desde un firme compromiso con la igualdad entre hombres y mujeres, compartiendo nuestra cultura corporativa, experiencia y buenas prácticas.
Como empresa inclusiva, estamos comprometidos con la diversidad y valoramos todas las candidaturas sin ningún tipo de discriminación.
Lo que nos une a los/as empleados/as es la pasión y la excelencia con la que trabajamos cada día para proteger el medio ambiente y garantizar el acceso al agua. Juntos, construimos un presente más verde e inclusivo.
¡Si quieres formar parte de este equipo y sumarte a este gran reto, no dudes en postularte a la oferta!
Como empresa inclusiva, Veolia está comprometida con la diversidad y valora todas las solicitudes sin discriminación.
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