Power & Utilities Lead, Data Center Development

Ferrovial; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Digital Infrastructure is developing a data center in Madrid and seeks an Energy & Utilities Manager to lead the electrical infrastructure from design through commissioning.

You will oversee HV/MV lines, substations and coordination with DSOs, suppliers, and public administrations, ensuring timelines and energisation strategy are met. Fluency in English is required; Spanish context is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mining or Energy Engineering. A master’s degree can be an advantage.
• Advance knowledge of high and medium voltage electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of Spanish Electric System, its regulations and particularities and ability to engage with other countries.
• Proven track record and experience working with DSOs, TSP, suppliers and utilities for at least 3 years.
• Proven experience and knowledge in transmission/distribution planning applications, analysis and design.
• Experience in the design, permitting and construction of HV/MW substations and underground power lines.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the energy & utilities project lead of the new data center from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project scope, objectives, and design.
• Develop and execute management plans, including resource management, cost estimation, scheduling and quality control.
• Supervise the design and construction of power & utilities infra, ensuring timely and budget-aligned delivery.
• Conduct regular progress meetings and maintain up-to-date reports on project status, challenges, and milestones.
• Support, overview and manage complex, cross-functional HV infrastructure projects from site selection, permitting and contract execution.
• Keep the projects’ progress under control by driving decisions and clearing blockers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Spanish knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Electrical Mining or Energy Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Ferrovial Digital Infrastructure is developing a data center in Madrid and seeks an Energy & Utilities Manager to lead the electrical infrastructure from design through commissioning.

You will oversee HV/MV lines, substations and coordination with DSOs, suppliers, and public administrations, ensuring timelines and energisation strategy are met. Fluency in English is required; Spanish context is essential.