Structural Design Segment Manager

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction in Sydney seeks a Structural Design Segment Manager to lead design calculations and plan production for major civil projects. You’ll coordinate with design leads and multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, schedule and safety standards are met.

The role requires a civil/structural engineering degree with several years of bridge design experience and proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, SAP2000 and related tools, plus strong stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering required.
• 4+ years in analysis and design of structures; bridges and civil infra preferred.
• PE licensure in a U.S. state or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience with design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, SAP2000, and SOFiSTiK.
• Strong communication and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and plan production for bridges and major civil infra.
• Coordinate design checks, quantity support and field observations.
• Perform engineering analyses and develop design optimizations.
• Oversee design execution, workflows and quality across packages.
• Interface with clients, owners and subconsultants to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

MSc in Structural Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Autodesk AutoCAD

OpenBridge Designer

SAP2000

SOFiSTiK

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

Job Overview

The Structural Design Segment Manager supports structural design and plan production for major civil infrastructure projects. This role performs and coordinates structural design calculations, plan development, technical documentation, quantity support, design checks, field observations, and coordination tasks while collaborating with design leads and senior structural personnel.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Structural Design & Plan Production: Perform structural design tasks, calculations, and plan production for bridges, retaining walls, and minor structures during Design & Build phases under general direction, applying project specifications, contract requirements, and established design standards.

· Design Review, Quality Control and Technical Support: Conduct checks, reviews, and due diligence on design deliverables, calculations, and plans prepared by subconsultants or clients to ensure accuracy and overall quality. Apply applicable specifications, standards, and contract requirements to structural design deliverables.

· Engineering Decisions and Design Optimization: Make technical decisions, perform independent engineering analysis, and develop creative, practical, and constructible design optimizations and solutions in collaboration with experienced engineers and design staff.

· Task-Level Design Management & Process Oversight: Support structural design management by overseeing design execution, workflow processes, and technical quality for assigned structures, task packages, or submittals to ensure alignment with project delivery goals, schedules, and quality standards.

· Stakeholder & Task-Level Coordination: Serve as a primary technical point of contact for assigned structural tasks, coordinating directly with clients, owners, subconsultants, subcontractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams (construction, project management, and other engineering disciplines) to align design needs, resolve technical issues, and ensure smooth project execution-

· Quantity Takeoffs and Estimating: Estimate bills of quantities, generate quantity takeoffs, and perform quality checks on quantity backup prepared by subconsultants.

· Multidisciplinary Project Coordination and Field Support: Actively communicate and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (roadway, drainage, geotechnical, utilities, MOT, and construction) and assist with field observation work as needed. Conduct site visits to support construction activities and help resolving field challenges in real time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related field is required.
• 4 years of professional experience in the analysis and design of structures required. Of these, at least two years of relevant professional experience in structural engineering, bridge design, civil infrastructure, and transportation projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in any U.S. state (Tennessee preferred), or the ability to obtain the qualification within one year.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical plans, structural calculations, and engineering information while communicating effectively with engineering, construction, consultant, and project teams.
• Knowledge and experience using Bentley MicroStation, or Autodesk AutoCAD environments.
• Knowledge and practical experience with structural design software such as OpenBridge Designer (LEAP Concrete & Steel), SAP2000, SOFiSTiK, etc.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate hard work, integrity, ethics, and commitment to high standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc degree in Structural Engineering.
• At least six years of professional experience.
• Previous experience managing external or internal teams preferred
• Previous experience using MicroStation and Bentley Environments
• Familiarity with AASHTO design standards and knowledge of TDOT structural design standards.
• Knowledge and practical experience in Bentley Environment (MicroStation, OpenBridge Modeler, ProjectWise, etc.).

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!

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