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Last Updated: June 08, 2026

Building Engineer

44.781 € (EUR)/yr

21,53 € (EUR)/hr

811 € (EUR)/yr

The average building engineer gross salary in Spain is 44.781 € or an equivalent hourly rate of 22 €. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 811 €. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Spain. An entry level building engineer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 32.423 €. On the other end, a senior level building engineer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 49.802 €.

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Salary Potential

50.272 € (EUR)

12 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Building Engineer will increase 12 % over 5 years.

Education

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Building Engineer, the majority at 100% with high schools.

Typical Field of Study: Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Training

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Spain

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Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state. Spanning the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands, in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean; the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea; and the autonomous cities of Ceuta

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ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.

Job Description
Operates, maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, and upgrades building systems and equipment, including HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), plumbing, electrical, elevator, and other electromechanical systems. Conducts preventative maintenance, including replacing air filters, checking refrigerant levels of HVAC systems, inspecting pipes and wiring connections, replacing lightbulbs, inspecting elevator electrical controls, testing sprinklers and fire alarms, monitoring the roof, walls, and windows for... damage, general cleaning and painting, and other building system maintenance tasks to prevent equipment failures. Reviews building systems, equipment, and building engineering procedures to improve energy efficiency and assure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes. Serves as point of contact for emergency calls. Schedules and allocates maintenance staff. Oversees and inspects the work of contractors. Writes and files maintenance and repair logs and equipment warranty information. May perform indoor renovation of buildings.Read More
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