Senior Electrical Engineer

Airnord; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working model

Travel opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Airnord APC in Madrid is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support engineering, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of Electrostatic Precipitators and high-voltage systems. You will work across design, testing, site commissioning, and customer support, combining office duties with international field assignments.

The role requires a degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering, experience with industrial electrical systems, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and power distribution.
• High-voltage systems experience is highly valued.
• Experience with automation, instrumentation, and control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and support electrical systems for ESP installations and upgrades.
• Prepare electrical engineering documentation including schematics, specifications, calculations, cable lists, and reports.
• Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization activities at customer sites worldwide.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, inspections, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during project execution.
• Provide technical support to sales, project management, procurement, and aftermarket departments.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and site personnel on electrical matters.
• Ensure compliance with international electrical standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

High-voltage systems

Automation & PLCs

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electromechanical Engineering degree

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Instrumentation

DCS

Job description

At Auren Personas we work from the Recruitment & Executive Search division and we are dedicated to providing specialized Human Resources consulting services.

We are currently collaborating with a leading industrial environmental technology and air pollution control company based in Madrid, which is looking to add a Senior Electrical Engineer to its team.

About Airnord

Airnord APC is a global leader in Air Pollution Control solutions, with decades of experience delivering advanced environmental technologies to industrial customers worldwide. Formerly operating as FLSmidth Airtech, Airnord specializes in Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP), gas cleaning systems, and emission reduction technologies that help customers improve environmental performance, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Joining Airnord means becoming part of an international and agile organization where collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence drive sustainable industrial solutions across global markets.

About the role:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to support engineering, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization activities related to Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) and associated high-voltage electrical systems.

The role combines office-based engineering work with international field activities and requires close collaboration with project management, automation, service, and commissioning teams. The successful candidate will contribute throughout the full project lifecycle, from design and testing to site commissioning and customer support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both technical problem-solving and hands‑on field work in complex industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and support electrical systems for Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) installations and upgrades
• Prepare electrical engineering documentation including schematics, technical specifications, calculations, cable lists, and reports
• Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization activities at customer sites worldwide
• Participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), inspections, and performance evaluations
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving electrical, control, and high-voltage system issues
• Collaborate with automation, mechanical, and process engineering teams during project execution
• Provide technical support to sales, project management, procurement, and aftermarket/service departments
• Interface with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and site personnel on technical electrical matters
• Ensure compliance with international electrical standards, safety regulations, and internal engineering procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technical development within the organization.
• Support retrofit and modernization projects for existing ESP installations

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or similar
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and power distribution
• High-voltage systems experience is highly valued
• Knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems is considered an advantage
• Experience within heavy industry, process plants, environmental technologies, or EPC projects is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within international project teams
• Good communication and technical reporting skills
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally for commissioning and site support activities (approximately 100–170 travel days per year)
• Opportunity to work on technically advanced and environmentally impactful industrial projects
• International exposure and collaboration with global engineering teams and customers
• Dynamic and highly specialized engineering environment
• Long-term career development and professional growth opportunities
• Hands‑on experience with complex high-voltage and Air Pollution Control systems
• Flexible and hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and benefits package

At Airnord APC, you will contribute directly to cleaner industrial operations and sustainable environmental solutions worldwide. You will join a company with strong technical heritage, global reach, and ambitious growth plans within the environmental technology sector.

We appreciate your application and interest, we look forward to meeting your talent!