Automation And Control Engineer

JOIN VERDALIA BIOENERGY : Pioneers in Europe’s Energy Transition

At Verdalia, backed by Goldman Sachs, we are leading the transformation toward a circular economy in Europe by converting organic waste into biomethane, biofertilizers, and bio CO₂. With over €1 billion invested and operations in Spain, Italy, and soon other European countries, we seek talent driven by sustainability, innovation, and industrial excellence.

We recently closed a historic €671 million corporate financing with a group of leading national and international banks and institutional investors to accelerate our biomethane portfolio in Spain and Italy. This is one of the largest financings in the European biomethane sector to date and the first corporate infrastructure financing transaction for a majority-new company.

Mission :

To ensure that all electrical and control deliverables comply with project specifications, applicable regulations, good engineering practices, and criteria for operability and industrial safety. Actively participate in the design phase, technical documentation review, and system commissioning support.

Responsibilities

Technical review of electrical and control engineering documents : single-line diagrams, multi-line diagrams, P&IDs, signal lists, I / O lists, network architectures, loop diagrams, and control philosophies.

Validation of technical specifications for instrumentation, control equipment, variable frequency drives (VFDs), control panels, PLCs, and SCADA.

Evaluation of regulatory compliance.

Coordination with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure consistency across specialties (process, mechanical, electrical, civil).

Review of control logic and PLC programming (according to client standards) and automation architectures.

Analysis of electrical risks, functional safety, and control system reliability.

Participation in design reviews (HAC, HAZOP, FAT, SAT), ensuring technical quality and operative functionality.

Preparation of review reports, observation matrices, and follow-up on corrective actions.

Support during commissioning, integration testing, and system startup phases.

Requirements

Education :

University degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control, or Automation Engineering.

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years in the design or review of industrial automation projects and electrical systems.

Highly Valued : Previous experience in the maintenance management of automation and control systems, focused on reliability, planning, and continuous improvement.

Desirable : Previous experience in industrial plants (biomethane, water treatment, oil & gas, chemical, energy).

Technical Skills :

Solid knowledge in the design of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and fieldbuses.

Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation : electrical drawings, P&IDs, control narratives, and instrument lists.

Languages :

B2 level (minimum) or higher, both spoken and written. ; Other languages, particularly Italian, will be considered an asset.

Soft Skills

Detail Orientation and Critical Analytical Thinking : Ability to meticulously review complex technical documentation, identify inconsistencies, and apply a critical analysis to propose solid technical corrections.

Quality Orientation and Zero Defects : Rigorous commitment to engineering standards, regulations (IEC / NFPA / ISA), and best practices, ensuring maximum quality and the safe operability of validated systems.

Effective Technical Communication and Negotiation : Skill to articulate technical findings clearly and professionally (oral and written), actively coordinating with internal teams and negotiating solutions with external contractors.

Other considerations

Availability to travel nationally

Are you passionate about sustainable growth?

We’d love to meet you!

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