Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

GEA is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic, multicultural engineering team in Alcobendas. You will contribute to international projects, from contract signing to final completion, designing and implementing electrical and automation solutions in close coordination with the Project Manager and other Project Engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical and automation solutions for 2-8 international projects per year.
• Travel worldwide and carry out commissioning activities, up to 45% of annual working time.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, GEA standards, local regulations and applicable electrical and automation norms.
• Prepare, maintain and update engineering documentation according to internal procedures and quality standards.
• Coordinate tendering and procurement for electrical cabinets and site electrical installations, supervise panel assembly and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Supervise on-site electrical installation, including external subcontractors and site resources.
• Perform equipment IO tests, measurements, functional checks, troubleshooting and commissioning support.
• Provide regular progress reports to Project Leaders and Project Managers.
• Act as technical interface with external suppliers and support the preparation of technical offers with Sales and Business Development.
• Promote safe working conditions and identify innovation opportunities in electrical and automation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Telecommunications or a related field; a master's degree is an asset.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial engineering projects, including electrical design, installation supervision and commissioning.
• Spanish (native) and high-level English (B2/C1); French, German or Portuguese is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally regularly.

Required skills

• Electrical design and calculation software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, SEE Electrical or Caneco.
• Knowledge of electrical and automation regulations, including European directives, IEC standards and UL; experience with UL 508A is a strong differentiator.
• Functional safety concepts (SIL IEC 61508/61511, PL ISO 13849) and familiarity with ATEX.
• PLC and HMI platforms (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell or equivalent).
• QHSE standards, hygienic design and experience in regulated industries (food, pharma) is a plus.

What we offer

• Compensation aligned with experience, responsibilities and international exposure.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid model (up to two days per week remote).
• 23 days of vacation per year.
• Continuous internal training and career development, and the chance to join a Top Employer 2026 company.