Technical Design Expert - Mexico

## Technical Design Expert - Mexico Apply locations:
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July 22, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :

** 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 65,000 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.  The Technical Design Expert – Mexico is responsible for leading and coordinating all Mexico based technical and design activities supporting the WIFA Long Term Water Augmentation Fund Project.

This role ensures that engineering studies, concept designs, technical analyses, and design development performed in Mexico are technically sound, constructible, operable, and fully aligned with WIFA program requirements, all applicable regulatory expectations, and cross border infrastructure interfaces.
The position serves as the primary technical authority in Mexico for design related matters and acts as a key interface between Mexico based engineering teams, Arizona based program leadership, and multidisciplinary technical experts.
** Job Description
**** 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  + Cross‐border infrastructure interfaces
* Ensure designs comply with project technical standards, applicable codes, and best practices.
** Cross‐Border Technical Coordination
*** Serve as the main technical interface between Mexico‐based design teams and Arizona‐based WIFA program leadership.
* Ensure consistent technical alignment between U.S. and Mexico work streams, including assumptions, design criteria, and interface boundaries.
* Support integration of Mexico‐based 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 value‐engineering sessions.
* Review and validate engineering calculations, drawings, technical reports, and consultant deliverables.
* Ensure technical quality, consistency, and traceability across all Mexico‐based 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 construction‐ready.
* Assist with construction methodology development, sequencing, and temporary works considerations from a design perspective.
* Provide technical clarifications during…