Utilities engineer

Utility Engineer
ASAP
Duration: Long term contract.
Until end of 2026/beginning 2027 remote work, with visits to the site/partners covered via business travel expenses
Rotation: Monday-Friday.
This client stands as a global leader in materials technology, rooted in Belgium with four local sites. We innovate and produce high-performance materials for solar cells, rechargeable batteries, and catalysts, while also recycling precious metals from electronic devices. The Utility Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of utility systems, including HVAC, water supply, power distribution, and gas networks. This role spans the entire project lifecycle—from concept to completion—ensuring compliance with the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.
Be an integral part of the local engineering team based in Spain.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all discussions with engineering partners and contractors, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
• Provide technical oversight for utility systems throughout design and execution phases.
• Optimize system performance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering partners and contractors during construction activities.
• Manage overall project execution for utility-related workstreams, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
Project Description
The project involves the design, construction, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art facility in Gijón, Spain, dedicated to the production of Precursor Cathode Active Material (PCAM) and associated refining processes. This facility will play a critical role in supporting the growing demand for advanced battery materials, enabling sustainable energy solutions for the European market.
We are looking for local Spanish contractors.
Act as technical lead for all project aspects related to HVAC and utilities
• Ensure compliance of assigned tasks with global engineering standards across the site
• Take full technical responsibility for construction and commissioning activities within assigned disciplines
• Lead discussions on safety, design, construction progress, cost, and other project aspects
• Monitor and support procurement of critical equipment for investment projects
• Share knowledge and expertise within the local Utilities Engineering team and Global Engineering Team
• Verify equipment supplier schedules and subcontractor progress reports
• Control costs related to construction implementation and validate additional work proposals for technical and financial feasibility
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through technical re-evaluation of contractor offers in collaboration with the CAPEX team
• Capture and implement lessons learned into future projects
• Support civil and construction design projects from initial planning and concept design to final implementation and testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, vendors, and clients, to ensure seamless project execution
• Address technical challenges, optimize designs for performance and manufacturability, and provide solutions during development and implementation phases
7+ years experience within Utilities design and commissioning within an industrial engineering environment.
• Experience with Auto Cad, Plant 3 D, Naviswork and Autodesk
• Experience in managing greenfield projects under EPCm and EPC contract models
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience working on construction sites
• Skilled in assessing needs and driving organizational change initiatives
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanics, or a related field
Fluent in Spanish and English, both spoken and written
• Strong practical English skills to read and interpret technical documents
• Ability to conduct technical and safety discussions confidently in English
Until end of 2026/beginning 2027 remote work, with visits to the site/partners covered via business travel expenses
Expenses reimbursed via Expense sheet
Contract:
• no expenses allowed except pre-approved business travel
Experience in managing greenfield projects under EPCm- 7 Years
Experience with Autocad - 5 Years
Experience with Autodesk - 5 Years
Experience with Plant 3 D - 5 Years
Experience within Utilities design and commissioning within an industrial engineering environment. -