Structural Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Ferrovial Construction, is a business unit of Ferrovial, whic is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial's internationalization process and plans for growth in North America.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

As a Structural EIT, you will work on a variety of civil infrastructure projects, mainly large-scale Design & Build Projects across the US, either the bidding phase or the construction phase. You will have the opportunity to learn and improve the company standards for structural and bridge design. You will become part of a team that supports all parts of the structural design process by proposing innovative solutions, performing and reviewing structural calculations. You will collaborate with other Ferrovial departments, being exposed to construction Means & Methods and Estimating which will enhance your expertise in construction-focused structural design.

Success in this position means effectively contributing to the design and execution of infrastructure projects by ensuring structural integrity and compliance with industry standards. It also involves continuous learning and improvement of company standards for structural and bridge design.

This role is integral to Ferrovial's mission of delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. Under the supervision and mentoring of the Ferrovial Construction US Engineering Services department, you will have the technical support and resources needed to advance your career. Your work will directly impact the success of large-scale projects, contributing to the company's reputation for innovation and excellence.

This position is based in the company's North American headquarters in Austin (Texas) or Atlanta (Georgia) and will be potentially require relocation to our developing projects in the future. Travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities and Duties: Please be sure to include the following information listed below

• Be part of the structural discipline for tender proposals and design-build projects for transportation.
• Perform and/or review calculations and design drawings by others, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and additional contract criteria.
• Conduct checks and due diligence of designs performed by subconsultants or clients.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of design deliverables.
• Make technical decisions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw engineering conclusions.
• Assist in project management tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment, actively communicating with the rest of the Ferrovial team involved in design and construction to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Contribute to developing design optimizations.
• Estimate bills of quantities, including generating quantities and performing quality checks on quantities provided by subconsultants.
• Support workload deadlines for timely submittals.
• Assist with field observation work when necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed related to the scope of work described above.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering required obtained from an accredited U.S. college or university, with a focus in structural engineering.
• MSc degree in structural engineering preferred.
• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience in the design of bridges and structures.
• Familiarity with AASHTO and/or other North American Standards (CSA S6, ACI, etc) desirable.
• Knowledge and experience using Bentley (Microstation) or Autodesk (Autocad) environments required. Previous experience using Microstation preferred.
• Knowledge and practical experience with design software as Open Bridge Designer (former Leap Concrete&Steel), SAP2000, SoFiSTik, etc. preferred.
• Demonstrated qualities of leadership and hard work.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess strong attention to detail and can work in a fast-paced environment; an eagerness to learn and apply your engineering skills to develop creative problem-solving designs/ideas.
• Strong commitment to high standards, integrity and ethics.
• Must have the willingness to relocate.
• EIT registration required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or commitment to obtain it in 2-4 years preferred.