2026 Spain Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path
Madrid, ES
Turn your ambition into action—apply now and shape your future with us.
Please note candidates must be able to speak fluent in Spanish and English.
Job Description:
We have opportunities for a Graduate Electrical Engineer in our Madrid office for Graduate Electrical Engineers within our Energy and Water sectors. As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team delivering critical infrastructure. You’ll be empowered to grow your technical and project management skills while contributing to projects that make a real difference—locally and globally.
We’re looking for passionate, purpose-driven graduates to join us in shaping the future of energy. Whether you're inspired by clean energy, smart grids, or nuclear innovation, you’ll find a place here to grow, thrive, and make a real impact.
You will have the oportunity to select your preferred sector as part of your application, no matter which sector you choose you'll be part of a talented team of engineers and technical specialists working across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility to commissioning. Your responsibilities may include:
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Designing with purpose: Prepare and review electrical and ICA (EICA) designs for water and wastewater infrastructure, including both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets.
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Creating technical outputs: Develop drawings and documentation such as plant general arrangements, power single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, instrumentation loop diagrams, P&IDs, control system architecture, and I/O schedules.
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Collaborating across disciplines: Work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions.
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Driving innovation: Use digital tools and data-driven approaches to enhance design quality and efficiency.
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Growing with support: Gain exposure to project and commercial management, supported by mentoring, training, and our Early Careers Professionals Network.
Candidate Specification:
At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
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Electrical Engineering
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Power Systems Engineering
In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests—such as modules you've studied, previous work experience, or any research you've undertaken about our company, values, and projects.
We personally review every completed application we receive as our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools and kindly expect you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story
We are looking for graduates with the following strengths:
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Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
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Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
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Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
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Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.
About your development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.
You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about Our Purpose and the difference we can make!
You’re probably wondering what else is on offer. Join us, and you’ll get:
• Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
In addition to this you will also receive location specific benefits, which will be shared at offer stage.
Our social side
Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in.
From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.
It's worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in what’s already on offer, don’t be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition. It doesn’t stop there. As well as events, you’ll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and much more as part of our company benefits which you can take advantage of the moment you join.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence