MOT Design Engineer

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction US Corp. is seeking an MOT Engineer to support maintenance of traffic design and plan production for major civil infrastructure projects.

The role involves MOT design packages, traffic control plans, construction sequencing, and coordination with engineers, consultants, and field staff. You will contribute to quality checks, design reviews, and technical documentation while supporting project delivery and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.
• Experience with roadway design and MOT design preferred.
• Familiarity with MOT design standards and traffic control plans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support MOT design and plan production for highway, roadway, bridge projects.
• Prepare and revise design plans, exhibits, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Review MOT designs and traffic control plans for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with project teams and field staff to support timely delivery.

Skills

Traffic engineering

MOT design

Plan production

Field observations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

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.

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.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• 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:

Overview: The MOT Engineer supports maintenance of traffic design and plan production for major civil infrastructure projects. This role assists with MOT design packages, traffic control plans, construction sequencing, traffic staging, detours, temporary traffic control, design checks, quantity support, technical documentation, field observations, and coordination with internal teams, consultants, subconsultants, and project staff to support accurate and timely project delivery.

Responsibilities and Duties:

MOT Design and Plan Production

• Support maintenance of traffic design tasks and traffic control plan development for highway, roadway, bridge, and related civil infrastructure projects.
• Assist with plan production for MOT design packages, construction sequencing, traffic staging, detours, temporary traffic control, and related project needs.
• Prepare and revise design plans, exhibits, layouts, and technical documentation based on sketches, markups, project specifications, and direction from engineers or design leads.
• Support MOT design activities during Design & Build phases by completing assigned tasks, applying project standards, and assisting with design documentation.

Design Review, Quality Checks, and Technical Support

• Review MOT designs, traffic control plans, construction documents, drawings, specifications, and technical information prepared by consultants and subconsultants.
• Research and apply applicable specifications, standards, and requirements for MOT-related work shown in project plans.
• Assist with quantity support, including generating quantities and checking information prepared by consultants or subconsultants.
• Provide technical support to project team members as assigned.

Project Coordination and Field Support

• Support assigned deadlines by helping complete MOT design tasks, design documentation, and project submittal materials.
• Assist with field observation work when necessary.
• Coordinate with roadway, structures, drainage, geotechnical, utilities, traffic, construction, consultant, and project teams as needed to support assigned tasks and project deliverables.
• Support practical coordination between MOT design, construction sequencing, temporary traffic control requirements, and project delivery needs.

Other Duties and Team Support

• Assist with developing practical design ideas and solutions with guidance from experienced engineers and design staff.

Additional Expectations

• Demonstrate hard work, integrity, ethics, attention to detail, and commitment to high standards.
• Perform other duties as needed related to the scope of work described above.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field is required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain certification, is preferred.
• Experience with roadway design, traffic engineering, maintenance of traffic, transportation engineering, civil infrastructure, or related project work is preferred.
• Familiarity with MOT design standards, traffic control plans, construction sequencing, traffic staging, detours, and temporary traffic control requirements is preferred.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Ferrovial Construction US Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Ferrovial Construction US Corp. complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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