Senior/Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer

Website AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services
Technical recruiters for the built environment
Job Title: Senior/Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer
Location: Barcelona or Madrid
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior, Principal, or Associate Electrical Engineer to join our expanding team in Spain. As we continue to grow, particularly within the industrial sector, we are looking for professionals at various levels to contribute to our dynamic team and help deliver large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. These projects span across data centres, industrial facilities, and other innovative infrastructure developments.
You will collaborate with a diverse team of architects, engineers, and clients, using your expertise to shape complex designs and deliver efficient, high-quality solutions. Your role will be integral in ensuring the successful delivery of projects, driving innovation, and fostering strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the design and delivery of electrical systems across a variety of large-scale infrastructure projects, including data centres and industrial facilities.
- Collaborate closely with project teams to develop technical designs through all project stages, including concept development, design coordination, and project delivery.
- Perform electrical calculations, risk management, and ensure that designs adhere to safety and quality standards.
- Manage the technical and financial aspects of projects, ensuring that all deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
- Support junior team members, offering mentorship and guidance on technical and project management tasks.
- Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication and addressing any project-related issues.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration across all project elements.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Energy Engineering.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working on data centre projects in Spain or Europe.
- In-depth knowledge of electrical technical design for all RIBA stages, including project coordination, concept development, and delivery.
- Experience in construction and consulting for data centre projects.
- Proficiency in project management, with the ability to manage financial, technical, and quality assurance processes.
- Fluency in English (both spoken and written).
- Experience working in Spain is essential.
Beneficial Skills:
- Previous experience in the UK is an advantage.
- Leadership and mentoring experience.
- Experience in managing multiple concurrent projects at varying stages, from concept through to delivery.
About You:
- Able to work effectively within integrated, multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly organised and disciplined with strong time management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Capable of liaising with senior management to escalate project-related issues when necessary.
- Proactive and enthusiastic, with a solution-based approach to problem solving.
- Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative mindset.
What We Offer:
- 9-Day Fortnight: Enjoy an extra day off every other week-no extra hours required and no change to your salary.
- Paid Professional Membership: We cover your professional memberships.
- Career Progression: Regular performance reviews to support your growth within the company.
- Learning Opportunities: Access to regular CPDs to keep your skills sharp.
- Social & Fun Events: Team lunches, office breakfasts, outings, and socials.
- Enhanced Family Leave: Improved maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Hybrid & Flexible Working: Options to relocate and tailor your work schedule to fit your lifestyle.
Ready to Join?
If you’re passionate about engineering and want to play a key role in shaping innovative infrastructure projects, we would love to hear from you! Apply today via Darryll Gibson.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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