Civil Engineer

Reference 2026-294 Deadline 01/09/2026 Division Engineering

Institution

ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating ten beamlines, complementary facilities, and an Electron Microscopy Center, this last in partnership with other institutions. Currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics, it sums up a wide range of infrastructures geared toward finding solutions to societal challenges.

Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain), it is funded by the Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación) and the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Recerca i Universitats). The synchrotron light produced by 3 GeV electrons is used by thousands of researchers to analyse and understand the properties and functionality of matter, spanning a wide variety of fields, such as catalytic research, health, energy production/storage, environmental research, communication technologies, or cultural heritage.

Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. One of the goals of our gender equality plan is to reach parity within the Consortium’s different divisions and offices, and several actions have been taken to encourage applications from women mostly in scientific, engineer and technical job positions.

Located close to Barcelona in a natural park and well connected by car and public transportation, with excellent connectivity to the world and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.

Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, which will increase dramatically brightness and coherent flux, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamics. Being a part of the ALBA team will promote your career and will give you the opportunities to explore new territories.

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Tasks

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-to-senior civil or construction engineer capable of assuming the role of Work Package Leader for various construction projects within the ALBA II program. This program features a 'New Buildings' project, where each work package is dedicated to the construction of an individual building. The Work Package Leader will report directly to the Project Manager, an architect from the ALBA Engineering Division. In this context, the main functions of the successful candidate are outlined below:

• Oversee and monitor civil engineering and construction projects from conceptual design through to commissioning, including the supervision of tendering processes when applicable.
• Supervise and manage subcontracted companies handling civil engineering and construction tasks.
• Develop new technical installations for new beamlines, accelerators, and laboratories.
• Prepare and manage the financial budgets and project execution schedules assigned to the work group.
• Draft comprehensive project plans and technical specifications for construction-related calls for tenders (including extensions, renovations, and new constructions).
• Provide support for facility maintenance operations in accordance with the building, asset, and technical installation maintenance plans.
• Support the design, maintenance, and operation of the various industrial control systems already installed at the Synchrotron facility.
• Acquire deep technical knowledge of existing systems (HVAC, compressed air, and de-ionized water cooling systems) and develop the capability to perform failure diagnostics

Requirements

The requirements for participation must be met on the date of the deadline for the submission of applications and will be accredited by means of the CV attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection body to require the contribution of the originals of the certifications accrediting the qualifications, training and work experience invoked in the CV.

Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.

The successful candidate must hold a bachelor degree in either Civil Engineering, Building Engineering o Construction Management, Structural Engineering or equivalent.

It is required to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years experience working on civil engineering and/or construction projects.

Selection Process Development

The selection will be carried out through the competition-opposition system.

As a first phase, an analysis of the curriculum will be carried out (assessment of previous experience and / or scientific history, degree, training and other professional information relevant to the position). Career breaks or variations in the chronological order of CVs will be regarded as an evolution of a career, and consequently, as a contribution to the professional development.

The assessment of the CV in the competition phase will be scored up to 40 points, which will consider the following aspects:

• To hold a master degree related to civil engineering, building engineering or construction management – up to 10 pts.
• General training/experience as a civil engineer/construction manager/construction engineer – up to 15 pts.
• Training/experience on drafting technical prescription sheets – up to 5 pts.
• Training on design of technical installations – up to 5 pts.
• English language level – up to 5 pts (A2 level gives 5 pts.)

The best rated candidates, at least two if possible, will be invited to an interview where the technical competence, knowledge, skills and professional experience linked to the position will be assessed, with a total score of 60 points. A minimum of 30 points must be obtained out of a total of 60 points to be eligible.

Provided they meet the minimum requirements and have ranked among the top five after the assessment of the CV phase, at least one person from the underrepresented gender in the division/office will be interviewed.

The interview will include at least:

• Presentation of professional experience. Up to 30 points
• Auto-assessment of soft skills. Up to 10 points
• Vision of the job position. Up to 10 points
• Motivation for applying. Up to 10 points

The merits will be accredited by means of the CV attached to the application. The selection board may require accreditation by additional documentation, originals or certified copies confirming the experience invoked in the CV.

In case of a tied final score, the position will be awarded to the person who belongs to the most underrepresented gender in the corresponding Division and subsidiarily to the overall company.

If necessary, alternates of the members of the selection board will be appointed by the president of the selection process, and the change will be published in the announcement.

The resolution of the selection procedure will be carried out within a maximum period of six months from the deadline for submitting applications for participation.

The selection process may be declared vacant if the selection board considers not to have found eligible candidates for the position although they might meet the requirements to participate in the selection process specified in the offer.

Other information

A permanent scientific and technical contract linked to the ALBA II project, with a duration extending until at least 2032.

The Selection Board is composed by the following members:

• Núria Martí Soler
• Amaia Martínez García
• Lluisa Fuentes Rodriguez
• Edmundo Fraga
• Joan Casas Bullich