Structural Engineer-in-Training

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide.

Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.    
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that celebrates cultural diversity and fosters creativity.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

• Job Description

  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 Atlanta (Georgia) office 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.
  • Ability to relocate once a project is awarded.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer.  We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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