High Voltage Electrical Engineer Technical Specialist

Overview

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain

Focusing on High Voltage electrical infrastructure projects

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a team of more than 300 engineers, consultants, and qualified technical personnel. We work for clients from the public and private sectors, providing creative and sustainable solutions based on the efficient use of resources.

Arup is expanding its skills and capability in energy transition and renewable energy projects. Our growth, in terms of income and skills / resources, is driven by the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions to decarbonise economies. High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure is a key enabler for decarbonised energy transmission, storage, and interconnection.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to drive innovation in the Energy Team and contribute to projects across the Energy, Science, Industry and Transport sectors. This includes the delivery of high voltage-related projects for data centres, interconnectors, offshore wind, other renewables and energy storage.

Role and Responsibilities

• As a HV Electrical Engineer Specialist at Arup, you will :
• Develop business around and contribute to win HV projects, both in Spain and in the Europe Region.
• Provide electrical technical leadership and design management in energy transition projects.
• Support renewable generation projects and interconnection projects.
• Manage delivery of Energy bids and projects.
• Upskill in HVDC for interconnector projects.
• Contribute to HV power projects within the Data Centre business (immediate requirement).
• Grow and consolidate the HV Spanish current team.
• Develop our market presence in renewable energy sectors in Spain and Europe Region
• Act as ambassador for Arup in energy transition.
• Enhance Arup’s credibility and profile in offering HV electrical services in Spain and rest of the Region.
• Engage with clients and attend industry events to build relationships.
• Technical expertise and supporting recruitment / upskilling of Energy team in the HV electrical sector.
• Collaboration with UKIMEA and European teams to win and deliver HV infrastructure projects.
• Maintain market-leading knowledge in the transformation of existing electricity grids to accommodate emerging and developing decarbonisation technologies.
• Bring resilience to our energy team in Spain and Europe.

Qualifications

Bonus points

Conditions

Immediate incorporation

How to apply for this vacancy?

To apply for this vacancy, register your updated CV and a cover letter in English.

At Arup, we offer a rewarding career with a global company committed to a better future.Our unique trust ownership structure allows us to prioritize meaningful work and invest in our people.We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits

Benefits that work for you :

Arup is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Spain in 2024 by Actualidad Económica and Forbes magazine, thanks to our flexibility policies. We also adhere to the Code of Principles of Generational Diversity, committing to equal opportunities regardless of age.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning—to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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