Geotechnical Design Engineer

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 Geotechnical Engineer supports technical geotechnical design work for major civil infrastructure projects. This role assists with geotechnical analyses, design calculations, field and laboratory coordination, technical studies, quantity estimates, design reviews, and preparation of geotechnical reports and documentation. The position supports roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, earth retaining structures, and foundations for minor structures in accordance with Ferrovial Group standards, applicable industry standards, and project requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Geotechnical Design and Technical Support

• Perform technical work related to geotechnical design tasks and project support.

• Support geotechnical design activities for roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, earth retaining structures, and foundations for minor structures.

• Assist with preparing analytical two- and three-dimensional models under direction from the Geotechnical Design Manager or senior design staff.

• Support the preparation of geotechnical study proposals, technical notes, reports, and quantity information for geotechnical items.

Design Review, Analysis, and Quality Support

• Review and support geotechnical design calculations and supporting documents prepared by others.

• Support evaluation of subsurface soil and rock information using applicable ASTM and local industry standards for field and laboratory testing.

• Interpret test data and perform engineering classification of subsurface soil and rock conditions.

• Apply geotechnical principles and analyses to support practical and compliant design solutions.

• Review construction documents, drawings, specifications, technical plans, geotechnical reports, and engineering information to support accurate design development.

Project Coordination and Field/Laboratory Support

• Coordinate geotechnical project tasks, including boring location plans, drilling operation documentation, field investigations, and laboratory testing support.

• Assist with geotechnical drilling work, field investigations, and