We are looking for a capable Junior Project Engineer to join our team, working on a hybrid basis from our Barcelona office and from home. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Project Planning, AutoCAD and Cost Estimation to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 1 to 3 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Project Planning, AutoCAD and Cost Estimation. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Vivid Energy is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Junior Project Engineer at Vivid Energy, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
What we're looking for
1-3 years of professional experience in a Project Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Project Planning, AutoCAD and Cost Estimation
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Vivid Energy, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- Employee stock options (ESOPs), giving you a genuine stake in the company's growth and long-term success.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
- Thoughtful welcome kits, branded swag and little extras that make you feel part of the team.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- a company-supported retirement savings plan, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering