Senior Mechanical Engineer @ Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our mechanical team. This position is based in our Madrid ,Las Rozas, office and offers a hybrid working arrangement.

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The Role

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to work independently, and have demonstrable leadership qualities. They will be confident in their own ability to deliver the Control and Instrumentation scope on a project on time and within budget, while facilitating effective work.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Process & Chemicals business is a leading player in key market sectors, including conventional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).

We provide a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services and are recognized as a leading integrator of refining and petrochemical facilities. We support our clients in the development of sustainable fuels, low-carbon technologies and advanced materials for the energy transition.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and technically challenging projects, delivered for leading clients across the oil and gas, refining, petrochemical and energy transition sectors.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, supported by employee networks that give our people a voice and promote an inclusive working environment.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to your needs and lifestyle. Benefits include free company parking, a free shuttle bus from the railway station to the office, an on-site canteen, a medical check-up every years, and supplementary accident insurance.
• Commitment to continued professional development, with development plans tailored to individual needs, interests and career aspirations.
• Global connections, providing opportunities to collaborate with leading technical experts and specialists from across Wood’s international
• Provide specialist engineering support for process pumps, compressors and associated rotating equipment in global EPC projects.
• Prepare Equipment Technical Material Requisitions, Technical Specifications and Mechanical Data Sheets for both enquiry and purchase order phases.
• Perform technical bid evaluations, supplier clarifications and prepare technical evaluation reports and bid tabulations to support supplier selection and purchase order placement.
• Review Process Data Sheets and Vendor documentation, including General Arrangements, detailed drawings, calculations and manufacturing procedures, ensuring compliance with project requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Provide technical support throughout project execution, including participation in design reviews, constructability reviews, risk assessments, HAZOP studies and multidisciplinary engineering coordination activities.
• Technically supervise supplier engineering activities, manage vendor interfaces and coordinate technical matters with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Participate in technical meetings, package kick-off meetings, and inspections when required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in EPC projects involving process pumps, rotating equipment and mechanical equipment packages.
• Strong experience in the specification, selection, technical evaluation and follow-up of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Good knowledge of pump hydraulics, mechanical seals and associated auxiliary systems, including API 682 applications.
• Experience in supplier bid evaluations, technical clarifications, vendor document review and supplier coordination.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards applicable to rotating equipment, including API 610, API 682, API 692, API 617, API 618, API 611, API 613, ASME and ISO standards.
• Experience in the specification, technical evaluation and follow-up of process compressors would be considered a strong advantage.
• Experience with turbines, loading arms, cranes and other mechanical equipment packages would be considered an advantage.
• Previous experience working on international EPC projects in the Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical or Industrial sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international project teams.
• Valid authorization to live and work in Spain is required.