Webber - Project Engineer - Infrastructure Management

Ferrovial; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Webber, a Ferrovial company, seeks a Project Electrical Engineer to lead control systems design, integration, and commissioning for complex infrastructure projects. On-site role requiring 3–5 years in electrical/telecom infrastructure, with PLCs and SCADA expertise.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and deliver safe, efficient systems while supporting maintenance and upgrades across assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
• 3–5 years in electrical/telecom infrastructure.
• PLCs: Allen Bradley and Schneider/Modicon expertise.
• MS Project proficiency.
• Experience in lighting, power, and gas monitoring controls.
• Experience with fiber optics, networking, cameras.
• Knowledge of tunnel systems, ventilation controls, or transportation infra.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and management guidance to project team.
• Maintain asset maintenance systems and practices.
• Identify issues and escalate as needed to project management.
• Perform lighting, power, and equipment sizing calculations.
• Prepare design criteria, quantities, drawings and specs.
• Use engineering software to prepare documents.
• Conduct site visits and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE and other codes.
• Assist in upgrading legacy control systems.

Skills

PLC knowledge AB/Schneider

Electrical infrastructure

MS Project

System integration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

HMI

MS Project

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.

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 a Project Electrical Engineer and Grow Your Career with Webber

Inspiring Career Opportunity

Are you passionate about driving project success and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within a dynamic environment? Webber, an industry leader in construction and infrastructure, is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to join our team.

Your Role:

Driving excellence through technical expertise and innovation

The Project Engineer serves as the senior technical consultant on site, responsible for acquiring and analyzing equipment data sets and determining any action that is dictated by the information. This role requires strong experience in control systems to support the design, maintenance, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems across complex infrastructure assets. The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance on engineering-related operational and capital issues, contributing to safe, efficient, and compliant operations through deep expertise in control systems, automation, and electrical design.

What You Will Do:

• Provides skilled technical and management advice and assistance to project team members
• Demonstrates familiarity with maintenance practices and asset maintenance systems
• Proactively identifies project issues and appropriately manages them to the satisfaction of client and Webber business goals; and escalating to the project management as appropriate.
• Makes calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design such as lighting calculations, power distribution calculations and equipment sizing.
• Prepares and/or reviews design criteria, quantities, and estimates, drawings, and specifications
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
• Consistently, engages in site visits and site meetings, both scheduled and impromptu
• Demonstrates time management and planning skills; demonstrated report writing skills; basic presentation skills.
• Familiarity with and demonstrates adherence to the Health and Safety practices of the Infrastructure industry and Webber
• Demonstrates commitment to continuously up-date necessary skills and knowledge as required for the role.
• Completes reports and ensures their timely and accurate submission to project management
• Any other duties that are assigned by the project management to include special projects, studies and review of operations
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Design, develop, and implement control systems for electrical infrastructure, including PLCs, SCADA, and HMI interfaces
• Perform system integration, testing, repairing and commissioning of electrical and control components
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of controls with mechanical and electrical systems
• Conduct diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of control system failures
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other relevant standards and codes
• Prepare technical documentation, schematics, and reports for stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies through control system enhancements
• Lead or assist in upgrades of legacy control systems to modern platforms
• Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, and operational phases

Who You Are: A Profile of Success

• Bachelor's degree, preferably Electrical engineering, but relevant work experience may be substituted
• Current work experience of 3-5 years in electrical/telecom infrastructure industry
• Specific knowledge of PLCs with emphasis on Allen Bradley and Schneider/Modicon PLCs
• Functional level user of MS Project
• Experience with maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and upgrading lighting, fan and gas monitoring controls
• Experience with maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and upgrading fiber optic cabling, networking, security cameras
• Working knowledge of electric motors, belt and chain drives, plus mechanical equipment of medium complexity
• Experience with tunnel systems, ventilation controls, or transportation infrastructure
• Knowledge of cybersecurity protocols for industrial control systems
• Ability to promote, develop and implement a culture of partnership that jointly addresses Webber’s requirements as well as the client’s
• Ability to provide innovative input into planning for review of proposed projects.
• Ability to clearly and concisely convey complex issues to decision-makers in order to enhance effective decision-making in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to manage multiple projects and interface with contractors, vendors, and stakeholders
• Ability to provide client contact via face-to-face, and/or via phone, email, while keeping project management informed.
• Appropriate Certifications and licenses are a plus

What You'll Love: The Webber Advantage

• The salary range is $75,000 - $115,000 + bonus potential
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.
• 401k match up to 6%
• Learning and development programs and education reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth in a company that values innovation and sustainability.
• A collaborative culture that values each member of our team.

Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC) 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. Webber 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.

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job 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.

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