Geotechnical Design Segment Lead

Ferrovial; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction US Corp. seeks a Geotechnical Design Segment Manager to support geotechnical design for major civil infrastructure segments, including embankments, foundations, earth slopes, and retaining structures, in accordance with Ferrovial standards.

With at least 10 years of geotechnical experience and a PE license preferred, you will lead technical analyses, coordinate field and laboratory work, prepare reports, and mentor junior engineers across design, field, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ten years of geotechnical experience in heavy civil/infrastructure projects preferred.
• PE license preferred or in progress.
• Knowledge of geotechnical design, subsurface investigations, soil/rock classification, and ASTM/local standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with geotechnical analysis/CAD software.
• Strong writing, communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills across design, field, lab, consultants, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical design support for the Segment of major civil projects.
• Coordinate field investigations and laboratory testing; prepare analyses and reports.
• Review geotechnical design calculations and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with proposals, technical memos, and quantity estimates for geotechnical items.
• Interact with Client and Designers to resolve complex geotechnical issues across disciplines.
• Lead junior engineers and review their geotechnical work within the team.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Coordination

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PE license preferred

Tools

CAD

Geotechnical software

MS Office

Job description

Ferrovial Construction US Corp. seeks a Geotechnical Design Segment Manager to support geotechnical design for major civil infrastructure segments, including embankments, foundations, earth slopes, and retaining structures, in accordance with Ferrovial standards.

With at least 10 years of geotechnical experience and a PE license preferred, you will lead technical analyses, coordinate field and laboratory work, prepare reports, and mentor junior engineers across design, field, and project teams.