Geotechnical Design Segment Manager

Ferrovial • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Geotechnical Design Manager manages geotechnical design activities for major civil infrastructure projects. The role provides technical direction to the geotechnical design group, supports geotechnical analyses and design reviews, coordinates field and laboratory investigations, and helps ensure geotechnical work is completed accurately and on schedule in accordance with Ferrovial Group standards, applicable industry standards, and project requirements. The work covers design from concept through design basis and detailed design, including roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, earth retaining structures, and foundations for minor structures.

The position reviews the work of internal engineers and outside consultants, oversees subsurface evaluations and testing, interprets field and laboratory data, and supports design calculations, reports, technical notes, proposals, and quantities. It also coordinates project investigations and deliverables with project managers, engineers, field and laboratory teams, consultants, and design teams; supports schedules and budgets; and provides technical guidance and leadership to staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in large-scale highway construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, and/or design.
• Ability to review and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, technical plans, geotechnical reports, and engineering information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards, integrity, ethics, leadership, and quality.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or progress toward professional registration or certification in the United States.
• Experience with geotechnical design software and analyses related to seepage, deformation, slope stability, subsurface exploration, field investigations, and laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to the geotechnical design group from concept through design basis and detailed design.
• Ensure geotechnical designs for roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, earth retaining structures, and foundations for minor structures comply with Ferrovial Group and applicable industry standards.
• Ensure junior staff understand and appropriately apply geotechnical principles and analyses; create two- and three-dimensional analytical models as needed.
• Review work by geotechnical engineers and outside consultants engaged in project development, engineering, and design.
• Oversee geotechnical evaluation of subsurface soil and rock strata using applicable ASTM and local industry standards for field and laboratory testing.
• Interpret test data and classify subsurface soil and rock conditions using engineering methods.
• Review and support preparation of geotechnical design calculations, technical notes, reports, proposals, and bills of quantities for geotechnical items.
• Coordinate geotechnical projects, including preparing boring location plans, supporting drilling operation documentation, and coordinating related project tasks.
• Supervise geotechnical drilling work, field investigations, and laboratory testing.
• Coordinate with project managers, senior and regional engineers, field teams, laboratory personnel, consultants, and design teams to support timely and accurate deliverables.
• Support project schedules and budgets related to geotechnical design and investigation activities.
• Assist with drafting and managing geotechnical consultant contracts and pay applications, coordinating design review comments, and providing statistics and metrics to facilitate design approval.
• Provide leadership by example and share knowledge and skills.
• Provide technical guidance and support to geotechnical design staff and project teams as needed.
• Perform other unlisted duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Initiatives designed to support physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Global and cross-business-unit mobility and professional development processes.

What This Job Offers

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