Geotechnical Design EIT

Ferrovial • Nashville, TN

23h

About The Position

The Geotechnical Design Engineer in Training supports entry-level geotechnical design work for major civil infrastructure projects. Under the direction, training, and mentorship of experienced geotechnical design personnel, the role assists the Senior Geotechnical Engineer with basic geotechnical analyses, design calculations, technical studies, field and laboratory coordination, risk assessment, quantity estimates, reports, and review of geotechnical design information.

The position supports design activities for roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, earth-retaining structures, and foundations for minor structures. It also assists with subsurface investigations, drilling and laboratory coordination, interpretation of soil and rock information, design documentation, and coordination with project teams.

Ferrovial is a global infrastructure company operating in more than 15 countries with over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial Construction designs and builds civil engineering and construction projects, primarily in large transportation infrastructure. The company describes its workplace as collaborative, inclusive, innovative, and respectful, and highlights career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives, and productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, technical plans, geotechnical reports, and engineering information.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Demonstrated hard work, integrity, ethics, problem-solving ability, and commitment to high standards.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain certification.
• Internship, co-op, coursework, or entry-level experience in geotechnical engineering, civil infrastructure, highway construction engineering, subsurface exploration, field investigations, laboratory testing, seepage, deformation, or slope stability.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, geotechnical design software such as Wincore, Plaxis 2D, RS2, SLOPE/W, SLIDE, gINT, APile, LPile, Geo Slope, Settle 3D, Unwedge, Roclab, or related tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with entry-level technical work related to geotechnical design tasks and project support.
• Support basic geotechnical design activities for roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, earth-retaining structures, and foundations for minor structures under the direction of experienced engineers.
• Assist with preparing analytical two- and three-dimensional models under the direction of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer or senior design staff.
• Support preparation of routine geotechnical study proposals, technical notes, reports, and quantity information for geotechnical items.
• Assist with checking basic 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.
• Assist with interpreting soil and rock test data and classifying subsurface soil and rock conditions with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Apply developing geotechnical knowledge to support practical and compliant design solutions.
• Assist with geotechnical project tasks, including preparing boring location plans and supporting drilling operation documentation.
• Assist with logging during drilling operations and performing soil classification and strength determination tests on soil samples.
• Support coordination of geotechnical drilling work, field investigations, geophysical investigations, and laboratory testing under the direction of senior staff.
• Conduct site reconnaissance to confirm site clearance prior to site investigations.
• Coordinate with project managers, senior engineers, field teams, laboratory personnel, consultants, and design teams to support timely and accurate project deliverables.
• Attend internal meetings and coordination meetings with other disciplines.
• Assist with developing creative, practical problem-solving designs and ideas.
• Demonstrate hard work, integrity, ethics, attention to detail, and commitment to high standards.
• Perform other duties as needed related to the described scope of work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Initiatives designed to support physical and psychological health.
• Career growth opportunities, including global and cross-business-unit mobility and professional development processes.
• Productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level