Roadway Design Engineer

Ferrovial•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Ferrovial Construction is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to support roadway design and plan production for civil infrastructure projects, primarily during Design & Build phases. Under the guidance of experienced engineers and design leads, the role assists with designs from alternate concepts through final construction design, prepares and revises plans and technical documentation, and supports design reviews, quantity checks, calculations, reports, and project coordination. The position also provides project and field support as needed and helps maintain organized design records and deliverables. The role calls for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who is willing to learn, uphold high standards, and contribute to practical problem-solving in a fast-paced project environment. Ferrovial describes a global, inclusive and collaborative workplace, career development and mobility opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, wellbeing initiatives, and productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field is required.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, technical plans, calculations, and engineering information.
Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineering, construction, consultant, and project teams.
Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving ability, integrity, and work ethic.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to learn and commitment to high standards.

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain certification.
Experience with roadway design, transportation engineering, civil infrastructure, or related project work.
Basic knowledge of roadway design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, GEOPAK, and other applicable design tools.

Responsibilities

Assist with highway designs and roadway plan production under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Support in-house designs from alternate concepts through final design for construction.
Assist with roadway design activities for civil infrastructure projects, primarily during Design & Build phases.
Prepare and revise design plans, exhibits, layouts, and technical documentation using sketches, markups, specifications, and direction from engineers or design leads.
Review consultant and subconsultant designs with guidance from senior team members.
Assist with reviewing applicable specifications for assigned roadway design work.
Assist with quantity estimates and quality checks on quantities prepared by subconsultants.
Provide technical support to project teams with direction from experienced engineers and managers.
Assist with field observation work when necessary.
Coordinate with engineering, design, construction, consultant, and project teams to support timely and accurate deliverables.
Support roadway design standards, project requirements, and applicable design practices.
Assist with coordination between roadway design and related disciplines, including drainage, structures, geotechnical, utilities, traffic, MOT, and construction teams.
Assist with roadway design calculations, plan reviews, and documentation for project design packages.
Support preparation of technical reports, design memoranda, exhibits, and engineering documentation for internal and external review.
Help verify design information for consistency with project requirements, applicable standards, and design-lead direction.
Maintain project files, design records, calculations, and supporting documentation as assigned.
Assist with developing creative, practical design solutions and ideas.
Participate in team efforts supporting departmental, project, and company goals.
Perform other duties related to the described scope of work as needed.