Roadway Design EIT

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction-Webber 285 JV is seeking an entry‑level Roadway Design EIT to assist with roadway design and plan production on civil infrastructure projects. You will gain hands‑on experience under licensed engineers, helping with basic design tasks, plan development, quantity support, and project documentation.

This role emphasizes learning design standards, collaborating with project teams, and applying basic roadway design software.

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.
• Internship, co‑op, classroom project, or other exposure to roadway design is preferred.
• Basic familiarity with roadway design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, GEOPAK, or similar tools is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, and engineering information.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineering, construction, consultant, and project teams.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic highway design tasks and roadway plan production under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Help develop roadway design plans, exhibits, layouts, and related documents while learning applicable design standards and practices.
• Support roadway design activities for civil infrastructure projects, primarily during Design & Build phases.
• Make revisions to plans and technical documents based on sketches, markups, project specifications, and direction from engineers or design leads.
• Assist with reviewing roadway plans, project information, and consultant or subconsultant design materials under direction from senior team members.
• Learn to review specifications, standards, and project requirements for assigned roadway design tasks.
• Help prepare quantity estimates and assist with basic quantity checks as assigned.
• Provide general technical support to project teams within assigned scope and with close guidance from experienced engineers and managers.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Eng

EIT certification preferred

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

GEOPAK

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 Roadway Design EIT is an entry‑level engineering role that supports roadway design and plan production for civil infrastructure projects while gaining hands‑on experience under the guidance of licensed and experienced engineers. This role assists with basic roadway design tasks, plan development, quantity support, field observations, technical documentation, and coordination with project teams while learning company standards, project requirements, and roadway design practices.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Roadway Design and Plan Production

• Assist with basic highway design tasks and roadway plan production under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Help develop roadway design plans, exhibits, layouts, and related documents while learning applicable design standards and practices.
• Support roadway design activities for civil infrastructure projects, primarily during Design & Build phases.
• Make revisions to plans and technical documents based on sketches, markups, project specifications, and direction from engineers or design leads.

Design Review, Quality Checks, and Technical Support

• Assist with reviewing roadway plans, project information, and consultant or subconsultant design materials under direction from senior team members.
• Learn to review specifications, standards, and project requirements for assigned roadway design tasks.
• Help prepare quantity estimates and assist with basic quantity checks as assigned.
• Provide general technical support to project teams within assigned scope and with close guidance from experienced engineers and managers.

Project Coordination and Field Support

• Assist with field observation work when necessary and document observations for review by project or engineering leads.
• Communicate with engineering, design, construction, consultant, and project teams to support assigned deliverables.
• Learn and apply roadway design standards, project requirements, and applicable design practices with guidance from experienced team members.
• Assist with basic coordination between roadway design and related disciplines such as drainage, structures, geotechnical, utilities, traffic, MOT, and construction teams.

Roadway Analysis and Documentation

• Assist with basic roadway design calculations, plan reviews, and documentation to support project design packages.
• Help prepare technical reports, design memoranda, exhibits, and engineering documentation for review by senior team members.
• Help check design information for consistency with project requirements, applicable standards, and direction from design leads.
• Maintain organized project files, design records, calculations, and supporting documentation as assigned.

Other Duties and Team Support

• Assist with practical problem‑solving ideas and design solutions under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Participate in team efforts to support departmental, project, and company goals.
• Demonstrate dependability, integrity, attention to detail, willingness to learn, 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.
• Internship, co‑op, classroom project, or other exposure to roadway design, transportation engineering, civil infrastructure, or related project work is preferred.
• Basic familiarity with roadway design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, GEOPAK, or similar tools is preferred.
• Ability to learn to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, technical plans, calculations, and engineering information.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineering, construction, consultant, and project teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem‑solving ability, integrity, dependability, willingness to learn, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Note: 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-Webber 285 JV 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 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.

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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