Technical Design Expert Mexico

ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved 401(k) retirement plan medical dental vision life short and long-term disability benefits tuition reimbursement paid time off and more.

Technical Design Leadership (Mexico Scope)

• Lead all technical and engineering design activities executed in Mexico in support of the WIFA program.

• Coordinate the development of feasibility studies concept designs technical memoranda and design deliverables related to:

  • Water sourcing and conveyance

  • Intake and discharge systems

  • Treatment and desalination concepts

  • Crossborder infrastructure interfaces

• Ensure designs comply with project technical standards applicable codes and best practices.

CrossBorder Technical Coordination

• Serve as the main technical interface between Mexicobased design teams and Arizonabased WIFA program leadership.

• Ensure consistent technical alignment between U.S. and Mexico workstreams including assumptions design criteria and interface boundaries.

• Support integration of Mexicobased design elements into overall WIFA system architecture.

Multidisciplinary Technical Integration

• Coordinate with internal and external specialists including:

  • Process and treatment experts

  • Marine / intake / discharge specialists

  • Geotechnical and hydraulic engineers

  • Operations & Maintenance representatives

• Validate that designs consider constructability operability maintainability safety lifecycle performance and cost efficiency.

Design Reviews & Quality Assurance

• Lead and participate in formal design reviews technical workshops and valueengineering sessions.

• Review and validate engineering calculations drawings technical reports and consultant deliverables.

• Ensure technical quality consistency and traceability across all Mexicobased design outputs.

Interface with Permitting & Environmental Teams

• Support feasibility permitting and environmental teams by providing technical inputs required for:

  • Environmental impact assessments

  • Permit applications and regulatory submissions

  • Stakeholder and authority engagement activities

• Ensure designs reflect local regulatory environmental and constructability constraints.

Construction Support & Execution Planning

• Coordinate closely with the Construction Lead Mexico to ensure design solutions are constructionready.

• Assist with construction methodology development sequencing and temporary works considerations from a design perspective.

• Provide technical clarifications during early works and execution planning phases.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and present technical updates risks and recommendations to the Project Lead Mexico and Project Director WIFA.

• Maintain structured documentation of technical assumptions decisions and design evolution.

• Contribute to project governance reporting and executive briefings as required.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).

• Demonstrated experience within the feasibility and concept development stages of water infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience delivering largescale infrastructure projects in Mexico preferably in water desalination energy or crossborder infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of Mexican regulatory permitting and contracting environments.

• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in crossborder project structures.

• Fluent in Spanish and English (required).

• Strong leadership communication and problemsolving skills.

Skills

• Strong project coordination and execution skills from feasibility to implementation.

• Ability to manage multiple interfaces and competing priorities.

• Excellent communication organization and reporting capabilities.

• Proactive risk identification and problemsolving mindset.

• Comfort working in complex longterm multiphase infrastructure programs.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer& 2025 certification in US as well as the Top Employers North America& 2025 seal which certifies the companys commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin circumstances background or condition.