Webber - Field Engineer Intern II - Waterworks

ferrovial; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning and development programs

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Webber, a Ferrovial company, invites motivated students to join our 12-week internship program in Houston focused on safety, surveying, project supervision, and field engineering. This hands-on opportunity exposes you to JHA/HSO, plan interpretation, and quantity surveying while working with experienced professionals.

You will gain practical experience across Heavy Civil, Waterworks, Infrastructure, and Energy divisions, with a pathway to professional growth within a global infrastructure leader.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or related 4-year degree program.
• Strong communication in English (verbal and written).
• MS Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safety activities, survey/estimating, project supervision, and field engineering during the 12-week internship.
• Learn to interpret plans and set layouts; understand surveying for quantities.
• Support field crews and communicate work plans effectively.
• Gain exposure to JHA, HSO, PPE use, and jobsite audits.
• Participate in process improvements and utilize BIM tools as applicable.

Skills

English communication

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Construction Math

Education

Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Environmental Engineering or Construction Science/Management (4-year)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

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.

Listed on two major stock markets: Nasdaq - 100 Index (US) 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 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial's activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada.

Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

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:

Join Our Team as an Intern and Start Your Career with Webber

Are you wanting to get your foot in the door at a fast-growing Company? Webber, an industry leader in construction and infrastructure, is seeking a dynamic Intern to join our team.

Your Role: Driving excellence through technical expertise and innovation

The Internship will provide on-hand support to various roles within Webber. It is a dynamic position designed as a 12-week program, focusing in each of the following areas: Safety, Survey/Estimating, Project Supervision and Field Engineering. Webber offers internships several locations in our Heavy Civil, Waterworks, Infrastructure Management, and Energy divisions.

What You Will Do:

• Gain understanding of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) ad Hazard Safety Observations (HSO)
• Know and apply necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PEE) for jobsite activities
• Observe and prevent safety incidents
• Conduct jobsite audits
• Learn how to interpret plans and set layouts
• Understand how to survey for quantities
• Gain knowledge in conversions and accurate surveying practice
• Assess man-hours time and materials needed for production
• Communicate and delegate work plans to field crews

Who You Are: A Profile of Success

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or related 4-year degree program
• Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
• Moderate to high level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers
• Full understanding of Construction Math concepts
• Ability to perform moderate to high level of physical activity in field-based construction environment

What'll Love: The Webber Advantage

• Competitive compensation
• Learning and development programs
• Opportunities for professional growth in a company that values innovation and sustainability.
• A collaborative culture that values each member of our team.

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!

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers