Senior Project Engineer

Wood; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free company parking

Shuttle bus from station to office

On-site canteen

Annual medical check-up

Supplementary accident insurance

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its Process & Chemicals business in Madrid. The role focuses on engineering and project management services for refinery and petrochemical facilities, with a hybrid work arrangement in Madrid.

You will coordinate engineering activities, prepare project specifications, and interface with clients while supporting schedule reviews. Fluent English and Spanish are essential, and a European work permit is required.

Qualifications

• Master/degree in Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant EPC experience in Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemicals.
• Familiar with international codes (ANSI/ASME/API/NFPA).
• Knowledge of MicroStation, PDS, SmartPlan3D.
• 3D modeling with SmartPlant Review and Navisworks.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving and results orientation.
• Willing to work in an international environment.
• Native Spanish and excellent English.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the coordination of the engineering activities during the development of the project.
• Coordinates the preparation of Project Specifications by the various discipline departments.
• Assists / prepares the Coordination Procedure and the Project Execution Plan (PEP) in collaboration with the Lead Engineer and the Project Manager.
• Interfacing with the project team and the Client.
• Assists the Engineering Coordinator in the review of approved Project schedules and ensures that the Detailed Programs include all the Engineering activities of the units under his charge.
• Prepares the Project Specifications as assigned.
• Reviews the requisitions of the Critical and Principal Equipments of the assigned Units.
• Reviews and approves the vendor drawings of the equipments requisitioned by him / herself.
• Identifies and follows up the Contract Changes.
• Prepares man-hour estimates to support contract changes
• Assists / prepares the monthly Progress Report

Skills

Project engineering

EPC coordination

3D modeling

Navisworks

SmartPlan3D

International collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Industrial or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

PDS

SmartPlan3D

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer to join its Process & Chemicals business focusing on a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services and are market-leading integrators of refinery and petrochemicals facilities, driving innovation in sustainable fuels and advanced materials for the energy transition. This opportunity provides a Hybrid work attachment at Madrid, Las office.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood’s Process & Chemicals business is a leading player in key market sectors, including conventional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).

We provide a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services and are recognised as a leading integrator of refining and petrochemical facilities. We support our clients in the development of sustainable fuels, low-carbon technologies and advanced materials for the energy transition.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and technically challenging projects, delivered for leading clients across the oil and gas, refining, petrochemical and energy transition sectors.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, supported by employee networks that give our people a voice and promote an inclusive working environment.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to your needs and lifestyle. Benefits include free company parking, a free shuttle bus from the railway station to the office, an on-site canteen, a medical check-up every years, and supplementary accident insurance.
• Commitment to continued professional development, with development plans tailored to individual needs, interests and career aspirations.
• Global connections, providing opportunities to collaborate with leading technical experts and specialists from across Wood’s international organization.

Responsibilities

Among Others, His / Her Responsibilities Will Include

• Participates in the coordination of the engineering activities during the development of the project
• Coordinates the preparation of Project Specifications by the various discipline departments
• Assists / prepares the Coordination Procedure and the Project Execution Plan (PEP) in collaboration with the Lead Engineer and the Project Manager
• Interfacing with the project team and the Client
• Assists the Engineering Coordinator in the review of approved Project schedules and ensures that the Detailed Programs include all the Engineering activities of the units under his charge
• Prepares the Project Specifications as assigned
• Reviews the requisitions of the Critical and Principal Equipments of the assigned Units
• Reviews and approves the vendor drawings of the equipments requisitioned by him / herself.
• Identifies and follows up the Contract Changes
• Prepares man-hour estimates to support contract changes
• Assists / prepares the monthly Progress Report

Qualifications

We are not expecting candidates to have everything, and this is not an exhaustive list. If you feel you have relevant experience and qualifications even if they are not a 100% match.

• Master / Degree in Industrial or Chemical Engineering
• Proven record ranging from 5 to 10 years of relevant experience performing equivalent duties, preferably with an EPC Contractor, in Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical or Mining & Metals business areas
• Conversant with international codes and standards (ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA,)
• Knowledge of MicroStation, PDS and SmartPlan3D
• 3D Model knowledge, including knowledge in SmartPlant Review and Navisworks
• Teamwork capabilities, flexibility, problem solving attitude, orientation to results, relational skills, specific technical knowledge
• Ready to work in an international environment and to learn international engineering working practices
• Spanish language at native level
• Excellent command of English
• Available immediately
• Valid European Work Permit

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.