Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - Madrid, Spain

Engie España; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Engineering Tractebel Spain, S.L.U. in Madrid is seeking an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) to lead major projects and coordinate building services design.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and deliver designs that meet client and regulatory requirements. The role demands Chartered Engineer status or equivalent, solid experience in mechanical design for data centres or similar facilities, and a proactive, collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• Grado or Master in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Registered with a recognized Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• Experience in specification design for building types.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues and legislation.
• Knowledge of contract and business law.
• MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel).
• Ability to use spreadsheet software.
• Understanding of BS standards/UK regulations.
• Experience with invoicing and credit control.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Experience with international working and operations.

Responsibilities

• Run major projects and lead teams in development, design, and coordination of mechanical or electrical installations for buildings.
• Perform cost and profit analysis, feasibility studies, and fee bids.
• Review project status and adjust schedules; prepare management and client reports.
• Develop and specify control systems for building services.
• Survey, test, and report on existing installations.
• Ensure drawings and calculations meet standards and customer requirements.
• Represent the company at technical meetings with clients and contractors.
• Lead risk and performance monitoring through internal controls.
• Coordinate engineering services across disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with ethics and project delivery processes.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project leadership

Health & safety

Invoicing & budgeting

Contract law

MS Office

Presentation skills

International projects

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - Madrid, Spain

Posting Start Date:

8/3/26

Requisition ID:

70387

Informations générales

Madrid, Spain, 28042 RED Engineering Tractebel Spain, S.L.U. Engineering Permanent Full - Time

Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - Madrid, Spain

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude We now seek a fully experienced Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to be based in our Madrid office with the ability to inspire others and will be responsible for running major projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for running of Major projects. Takes Team Management role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (majority of building types)
• Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of fee bids
• Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for Management, Client or others.
• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
• Surveys tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams
• Ensure engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with, and provides advice to client
• Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions
• Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective.

Role Requirements

• Grado or Master en Ingeniería, or Ingeniería Técnica/Superior in a relevant engineering discipline, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience
• Registered with a recognised Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros
• Chartered Eng status or equivalent + appropriate experience
• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types
• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
• Appreciation & working knowledge of contract & business law
• Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc
• Ability to use it based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good understanding of bs standards/ UK regulations/codes
• Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Leadership & mentoring skills
• Presentation skills
• Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
• Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in Spain without restrictions. RED is a company of Tractebel.

Business Unit:

Tractebel

Division:

Tractebel Div2

Legal Entity:

RED Engineering Tractebel Spain, S.L.U.

Company Name:

RED

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Maximum Base Salary:

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