Senior Project Engineer (Highways & Toll Roads)

Ferrovial•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer joins Ferrovial’s Cintra Operations Department and plays a pivotal role throughout the procurement, implementation, and operation stages of its highway project portfolio. The role shapes the design, construction, and environmental aspects of projects and provides strategic analysis and management in the pursuit of new opportunities. During bidding, the engineer leads technical strategy across design, construction, operations, and maintenance, from project proposal preparation through submission. The position also provides hands-on technical support to Cintra US concessions during implementation and operations, contributes to asset optimization and operational standards, and prepares senior-level reporting and advice.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural, Transportation, or Construction Management.
4–7 years of experience in highway engineering or construction management.
Experience with Department of Transportation procurement processes or maintenance contracts for highway or roadway projects; experience within Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) is preferred.
Working knowledge of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment, including applicable DOT procedures, standards, and specifications.
Ability to interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a self-managed team structure.
Research-driven and innovative mindset, curiosity, and readiness to explore new ideas.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and implement processes in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in technical report writing.
Ability to synthesize complex information and clearly explain findings and conclusions to senior management.
Ability to organize and manage tasks independently to meet demanding deadlines.
Ability to work with a high degree of independence, self-direction, and initiative.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other PC-based applications.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
CAD and/or MicroStation experience.
VUEWorks asset management software and ArcGIS experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical strategy for design, construction, operations, and maintenance throughout the bidding phase, from project proposal preparation through submission.
Lead the relationship with Business Development as a key strategic partner.
Oversee design and construction and operations and maintenance aspects of proposals, define the technical approach, and coordinate external technical consultants during proposal preparation.
Coordinate project designers with Traffic & Revenue and Operations teams.
Prepare high-level design and construction cost estimates and provide technical input to operations and maintenance cost models.
Supervise and conduct lifecycle operations and maintenance cost analyses to optimize long-term maintenance strategy.
Manage and conduct project risk analyses.
Prepare technical documents for project proposal submissions.
Represent the technical solution in meetings with partners and clients, and prepare and present proposed approaches.
Present and discuss technical aspects of project proposals with company executives.
Manage the Lender’s Due Diligence process and support the Project Finance team on technical aspects of negotiations with bondholders and rating agencies.
Provide technical support to Cintra US concessions during project implementation and operations, including contributing to design and construction optimization.
Help establish the initial setup of Operations and Maintenance teams.
Implement and develop Asset Management Systems.
Contribute to the annual budget review.
Implement operational best practices across concession companies.
Prepare annual cost benchmarking reports comparing projects across the portfolio.
Develop corporate operational policies and standards that support asset optimization and consistency across the Cintra US portfolio.
Analyze existing concessions’ operations and maintenance expenditures and strategies, and use the findings to build a knowledge base for lifecycle cost models for new projects.
Update long-term operations and maintenance cost forecasting models for existing concessions to support company valuation work.
Prepare materials and deliver senior-level reporting and advice within areas of responsibility.