Senior Geotechnical Design Lead

Ferrovial Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction in Nashville, TN seeks a Geotechnical Design Manager to lead geotechnical design activities for major civil infrastructure projects. You will direct a team of geotechnical engineers, coordinate field and lab investigations, and ensure designs meet Ferrovial standards and project requirements.

The role requires a civil/geotechnical degree, 15+ years of experience in highway/geo projects, and preferably a PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in civil or geotechnical field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer license preferred or in progress.
• Minimum 15 years of post-baccalaureate experience in large-scale highway construction, geotechnical engineering, and/or design.
• Experience with geotechnical design software and analyses related to foundation design, wall design, ground movement, slope stability, subsea investigations, field investigations, and laboratory testing.
• Ability to review and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Project Geotechnical Engineers during the design and construction phases.
• Provide technical direction to the geotechnical design group from concept through design basis to detailed design.
• Review geotechnical reports and the work of engineers and outside consultants.
• Coordinate field and laboratory investigations and supervise drilling and testing.
• Support project schedules and budgets related to geotechnical design and investigation activities.
• Assist in hiring and onboarding additional geotechnical staff as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering/Geological Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Ferrovial Construction in Nashville, TN seeks a Geotechnical Design Manager to lead geotechnical design activities for major civil infrastructure projects. You will direct a team of geotechnical engineers, coordinate field and lab investigations, and ensure designs meet Ferrovial standards and project requirements.

The role requires a civil/geotechnical degree, 15+ years of experience in highway/geo projects, and preferably a PE license.