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Electrical Installations and Automation Manager Engineer (EPC - Water Treatment)

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Veolia

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Be part of a leading multinational company in the sector.
Permanent contract
Hybrid work modality and flexible schedule.
Employee benefits
Professional growth within the organization.

At Veolia, we know that professionals are the fundamental pillar of our corporate identity and our achievements. Therefore, 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 type of discrimination.

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 join this great challenge, do not hesitate to apply for this offer!

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

The role

You will be part of a high-performance technical team and manage strategic, large-scale projects.

What you'll do

Design and Technical Office: Review, validate, and propose optimization alternatives for basic and detailed engineering (single-line diagrams, medium and low voltage, control architectures, SCADA/PLC, and instrumentation).
Tender and Subcontractor Management: Prepare technical specification documents, evaluate offers from electrical subcontractors specialized in the water/waste sector, and coordinate the award of the electrical package.
Field Assembly Supervision: Travel to construction sites during their critical phase to supervise the physical execution by installers.
Commissioning: Lead the technical startup of the plant, loop tests, validation of automation software, and water instrumentation until the final "turnkey" delivery.
Economic Control: Manage work certifications for electrical contractors and ensure that works are executed within the assigned budget.
Safety and Regulations: Guarantee strict regulatory compliance, occupational safety (PRL) specific to electrical installations on-site, and the rectification of non-conformities.

What requirements are we looking for?

Education: Technical or Higher Degree in Industrial Engineering (specializing in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, or Control).
Experience: Minimum of 5 to 8 years in EPC projects for water treatment plants (WWTP, WTP, desalination plants) or waste/incineration treatment complexes.
Key Knowledge: Demonstrable experience working with electrical subcontractors in the hydraulic sector, design of low/medium voltage installations, transformation centers, process instrumentation, and automation architectures.

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 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 them into new resources, and energy 🔋improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries, and cities.

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