Drainage Design EIT

Ferrovial; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee wellbeing program

Global exposure

Job summary

Ferrovial in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Drainage Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project, one of the state's largest transportation initiatives. You will assist with hydrologic and drainage design, support engineers on complex water resources challenges, and gain hands-on experience on a landmark project within a global engineering organization.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years' experience, a civil engineering degree, and a commitment to growth, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering obtained from a US college or university.
• 0–2 years of experience in the design of water resources, roadway drainage projects.
• Registered E.I.T preferred; must obtain PE registration.
• Knowledge and experience with MicroStation, Geopak drainage and/or Stormcad, and HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/HY8 are desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to read and interpret construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform drainage designs and plan production of complex highways.
• Coordinate with consultants and subconsultants; contribute to design optimizations.
• Estimate quantities and perform quality checks on quantities.
• Support workload deadlines for on-time submittals; assist in field observations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (US)

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak drainage

Stormcad

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HY8

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:

Ferrovial is seeking a motivated Drainage Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join the recently awarded I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes Project in Nashville, Tennessee, one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects in U.S. history and Tennessee's first transportation P3 project.

The selected candidate will support the development and management of the project's hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage design, working alongside experienced engineers on complex transportation and water engineering challenges. Responsibilities will include drainage analysis and design, stormwater management, hydraulic modeling, technical coordination, and support during project delivery.

We are looking for candidates with 0-2 years of experience who demonstrate a strong interest in water resources and drainage engineering, a willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for contributing to a high-performing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience on a landmark infrastructure project while developing technical and professional skills within a global engineering organization.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform drainage designs and plan production of complex highways

• Performs design checks by consultants and subconsultants to Ferrovial
• Contributes to develop design optimizations
• Perform studies on applicable specifications for performing the specified work in the plans.
• Estimates of quantities (Including generation of quantities and performing Quality checks on quantities by consultants).
• Supports workload deadlines for on time submittals
• Assists on field observation work when necessary.
• Performs other duties as needed related to the scope of work described above.

Qualifications:

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering obtained from an accredited U.S. college or university.

• 0-2 years of experience in the design of water resources, roadway drainage projects
• Registered E.I.T preferred.
• Must obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) registration.
• Knowledge and experience with MicroStation, Geopak drainage and/or Stormcad, and other applicable software common to the field of hydrology and hydraulics engineering, like HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY8, etc.
• Demonstrated qualities of leadership and hard work.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings and specifications.
• 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.

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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