Geotechnical Design Lead for Infrastructure

Ferrovial; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction-Webber 285 JV seeks a Geotechnical Design Manager to lead geotechnical design activities for major civil infrastructure projects, providing technical direction and ensuring design aligns with Ferrovial standards. You will supervise field investigations, oversee laboratory testing, coordinate with project teams, and mentor staff while delivering on schedule and budget commitments.

This role requires a Civil/Geotechnical engineer with 5+ years of experience and a PE license

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in large-scale highway construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, and/or design is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or progress toward professional registration/certification, in the United States, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to the geotechnical design group from concept through design basis and detailed design.
• Ensure geotechnical designs for roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, and retaining structures meet standards.
• Oversee geotechnical evaluation of subsurface soil and rock using ASTM and local standards for field and laboratory testing.
• Interpret test data and perform engineering classification of subsurface conditions.
• Draft and review geotechnical design calculations, notes, reports, proposals, and BOQ items.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Attention to detail

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license or progress toward

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Geotechnical design software

Field testing equipment

Job description

Ferrovial Construction-Webber 285 JV seeks a Geotechnical Design Manager to lead geotechnical design activities for major civil infrastructure projects, providing technical direction and ensuring design aligns with Ferrovial standards. You will supervise field investigations, oversee laboratory testing, coordinate with project teams, and mentor staff while delivering on schedule and budget commitments.

This role requires a Civil/Geotechnical engineer with 5+ years of experience and a PE license