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Drainage Engineer
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Austin

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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 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.

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:

  • Managing the projects’ hydrology and hydraulics including flood risk studies, cross and longitudinal drainage design, and storm water management;
  • Managing the project’s water quality and water detention studies and design;
  • Managing design consultant’s drainage teams to meet the Request for Proposal requirements;
  • Identifying objectives and formulating optimizations for the concepts of the project;
  • Evaluating alternatives to develop solutions and foresee future problems;
  • Preparing technical design documentation, verifying calculations, working with external design teams, and leading the development of all drainage, hydraulic and hydrological-related issues of the bid and technical submission proposal documentation in accordance with Ferrovial Group’s goals Participating in the planning and scheduling of work, as well as the review and approval of tasks to meet bid deadlines
  • Participating in meetings with key stakeholders
  • Ensuring drainage designs can be integrated into construction plans and that the design is feasible for construction
  • Risk tracking and management throughout the bid and construction processes
  • Determining construction quantities to be used for the pricing of the proposal, and developing a winning proposal from a technical standpoint

Job Requirements:

  • Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering obtained from an accredited U.S. college or university, preferably one of the premier civil engineering programs in the U.S.
  • 2-5 years of experience in the design of freeways, interstate highways, and interchanges.
  • Knowledge and experience with MicroStation, Geopak drainage and/or Stormcad, and other applicable software common to the field of hydrology and hydraulics engineering, like HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY8, etc.
  • Demonstrated qualities of leadership and hard work.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings and specifications.
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must possess strong attention to detail and can work in a fast-paced environment; an eagerness to learn and apply your engineering skills to develop creative problem-solving designs/ideas.
  • Strong commitment to high standards, integrity, and ethics.

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.

 

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Tech stack
Civil Engineering,Hydrology,Hydraulics,Drainage Design,Storm Water Management,MicroStation,Geopak,HEC-RAS,HEC-HMS,Attention to Detail,Communication Skills,Leadership,Problem Solving,Technical Documentation,Project Management

About Ferrovial

Founded in 1963, Webber 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 regional offices in South, North and Central Texas, as well as in Florida, Fairfax, VA., Atlanta, GA. 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 company of Ferrovial, an international company based in Madrid, Spain, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Our mission is to develop solutions that exceed satisfaction, maximize shareholder value, foster the professional development of our team members and have a positive impact in our community. Webber was ranked as the #1 Transportation Contractor in Texas/Louisiana by Engineering News-Record in 2023.
Webber is currently working on over 50 Heavy Civil and Waterworks projects and manages 40 infrastructure maintenance contracts in Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and Canada.

For more information, please visit www.wwebber.com.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Construction

What you'll do

  • Manage hydrology and hydraulics projects, including flood risk studies and drainage design. Prepare technical documentation and ensure designs are feasible for construction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Drainage Engineer do at Ferrovial?

As a Drainage Engineer at Ferrovial, you will: manage hydrology and hydraulics projects, including flood risk studies and drainage design. Prepare technical documentation and ensure designs are feasible for construction..

Why join Ferrovial as a Drainage Engineer?

Ferrovial is a leading Construction company.

Is the Drainage Engineer position at Ferrovial remote?

The Drainage Engineer position at Ferrovial is based in Austin, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Drainage Engineer position at Ferrovial?

You can apply for the Drainage Engineer position at Ferrovial directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Ferrovial on their website.