Structures Design EIT

XL FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION US CORP.; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction-Webber 285 JV seeks an Structures Design Engineer in Training to support entry-level structural design and plan production for major civil infrastructure projects in the United States. You will assist with design calculations, plan development, technical documentation, and coordination under mentorship.

Responsibilities include basic design reviews, quantity support, submittals, and field coordination with roadway, drainage, geotechnical, utilities, and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; EIT preferred.
• Internship, co-op, coursework, or entry-level experience in structural engineering or related project work preferred.
• Familiarity with structural design standards, bridge design, retaining wall design, minor structures, construction documents, technical specifications, and related design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical plans, structural calculations, and engineering information while communicating effectively with engineering, construction, consultant, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with entry-level structural design and plan production for bridges, retaining walls, minor structures, and related civil infrastructure projects.
• Support basic structural design activities, including preparing and revising design plans, exhibits, layouts, calculations, and technical documentation based on sketches, markups, project specifications, and direction from experienced engineers or design leads.
• Assist with structural design work during Design & Build phases by completing assigned tasks, learning project standards, and supporting design documentation.
• Develop familiarity with structural design standards, project requirements, construction documents, and applicable design software through guidance, training, and mentorship from experienced structural design personnel.
• Assist with basic reviews of structural design plans, construction documents, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical information prepared by consultants and subconsultants.
• Research and learn applicable specifications, standards, contract requirements, and project requirements for structural design work shown in project plans.
• Support quality checks by helping identify comments, inconsistencies, conflicts, or missing information in structural design deliverables and assisting with follow-up documentation as directed.
• Provide basic technical support to project team members by gathering information, reviewing assigned materials, and helping respond to design-related questions under supervision.
• Assist with quantity support, including helping generate basic quantities and checking quantity information prepared by consultants or subconsultants.
• Maintain organized design files, calculations, quantity backup, technical notes, and supporting documentation in accordance with project and document control requirements.
• Support the preparation of design submittal materials, technical exhibits, reports, memorandums, and other project documentation as assigned.
• Help ensure assigned structural design documentation is complete, accurate, organized, and aligned with applicable quality standards and project expectations.
• Support assigned deadlines by helping complete structural design tasks, design documentation, and project deliverables in a timely manner.
• Assist with field observation work when necessary and document relevant findings to support structural design and construction coordination.
• Learn structural design processes, interdisciplinary coordination requirements, project expectations, and applicable quality standards through guidance and mentorship from experienced team members.
• Assist with developing creative, practical, and constructible design ideas and solutions with guidance from experienced engineers and design staff.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to support departmental, project, and company goals.
• Demonstrate hard work, integrity, ethics, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and commitment to high standards.
• Perform other duties as needed related to the scope of work described above.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

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

Overview

The Structures Design Engineer in Training supports entry-level structural design and plan production for major civil infrastructure projects. This role assists with structural design calculations, plan development, technical documentation, quantity support, design checks, field observations, and coordination tasks while receiving training, guidance, and mentorship from experienced structural design personnel.

Responsibilities and Duties

Structural Design and Plan Production

Assist with entry-level structural design tasks and plan production for bridges, retaining walls, minor structures, and related civil infrastructure projects. Support basic structural design activities, including preparing and revising design plans, exhibits, layouts, calculations, and technical documentation based on sketches, markups, project specifications, and direction from experienced engineers or design leads. Assist with structural design work during Design & Build phases by completing assigned tasks, learning project standards, and supporting design documentation. Develop familiarity with structural design standards, project requirements, construction documents, and applicable design software through guidance, training, and mentorship from experienced structural design personnel.

Design Review, Quality Checks, and Technical Support

Assist with basic reviews of structural design plans, construction documents, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical information prepared by consultants and subconsultants. Research and learn applicable specifications, standards, contract requirements, and project requirements for structural design work shown in project plans. Support quality checks by helping identify comments, inconsistencies, conflicts, or missing information in structural design deliverables and assisting with follow-up documentation as directed. Provide basic technical support to project team members by gathering information, reviewing assigned materials, and helping respond to design-related questions under supervision.

Quantity Support, Documentation, and Submittals

Assist with quantity support, including helping generate basic quantities and checking quantity information prepared by consultants or subconsultants. Maintain organized design files, calculations, quantity backup, technical notes, and supporting documentation in accordance with project and document control requirements. Support the preparation of design submittal materials, technical exhibits, reports, memorandums, and other project documentation as assigned. Help ensure assigned structural design documentation is complete, accurate, organized, and aligned with applicable quality standards and project expectations.

Project Coordination and Field Support

Support assigned deadlines by helping complete structural design tasks, design documentation, and project deliverables in a timely manner. Assist with field observation work when necessary and document relevant findings to support structural design and construction coordination. Communicate and coordinate with roadway, drainage, geotechnical, utilities, MOT, construction, consultant, subconsultant, and project teams as needed to support assigned tasks and project deliverables. Learn structural design processes, interdisciplinary coordination requirements, project expectations, and applicable quality standards through guidance and mentorship from experienced team members.

Other Duties and Team Support

Assist with developing creative, practical, and constructible design ideas and solutions with guidance from experienced engineers and design staff. Participate in proactive team efforts to support departmental, project, and company goals. Demonstrate hard work, integrity, ethics, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and commitment to high standards. Perform other duties as needed related to the scope of work described above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field required; Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain certification, preferred.
• Internship, co-op, coursework, or entry-level experience in structural engineering, bridge design, civil infrastructure, transportation projects, or related project work preferred.
• Familiarity with structural design standards, bridge design, retaining wall design, minor structures, construction documents, technical specifications, and related design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical plans, structural calculations, and engineering information while communicating effectively with engineering, construction, consultant, and project teams.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, problem-solving ability, integrity, work ethic, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Ferrovial Construction-Webber 285 JV provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Ferrovial complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.

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. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.