Geotechnical Design Lead for Major Infrastructure

Ferrovial Construction; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction seeks a Geotechnical Design Manager to lead the geotechnical design group on major civil infrastructure projects in the United States. You will provide technical direction from concept through detailed design, ensuring standards and project requirements are met.

You will oversee field and laboratory investigations, coordinate with project teams, and help manage budgets and consultant contracts while upholding high ethics and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field is required; graduate degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or progress toward professional registration/certification in the United States, is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive post‑baccalaureate experience in large‑scale highway construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, and/or design is required.
• Experience with geotechnical design software and analyses related to seepage, deformation, slope stability, subsurface exploration, field investigations, and laboratory testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate effectively in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards, integrity, ethics, leadership, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to the geotechnical design group from concept through design basis and detailed design.
• Review geotechnical evaluation of subsurface soil and rock using ASTM and local industry standards for field and laboratory testing.
• Coordinate geotechnical projects, including boring location plans, supporting drilling operation documentation, and coordinating related project tasks.
• Support project schedules and budgets related to geotechnical design and investigation activities.
• Draft and manage geotechnical consultant contracts and pay applications, coordinating design review comments, and providing statistics and metrics to facilitate design approval.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership/Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng

PE license preferred

Tools

Geotechnical design software

Job description

Ferrovial Construction seeks a Geotechnical Design Manager to lead the geotechnical design group on major civil infrastructure projects in the United States. You will provide technical direction from concept through detailed design, ensuring standards and project requirements are met.

You will oversee field and laboratory investigations, coordinate with project teams, and help manage budgets and consultant contracts while upholding high ethics and quality standards.