Hydraulic and Drainage Intern at XL FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION US CORP. in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

About us:




Ferrovial Construction, is a business unit of Ferrovial, whic is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial's internationalization process and plans for growth in North America.



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.




Job Description:



Engineering Services (E.S.) is a department within Ferrovial Construction charged with providing full-service engineering and design services for our megaprojects in North America. E.S. manages the design of highways, railways, tunnels, transit infrastructures, and airports in the U.S. and Canada. With its North American operations headquartered in Austin, Texas, Ferrovial Construction has managed nearly $18 billion in design-build construction since 2006, representing some of the largest, most complex transportation infrastructure projects in the U.S. and Canada. Currently, Ferrovial Construction is managing five major highway construction projects in Georgia, Texas, and Virginia.



Job Overview:



As a Hydraulic and Drainage Intern, you will work on a variety of civil infrastructure projects, mainly large-scale Design & Build Projects across the US geography for either the bidding phase or the construction phase. You will have the opportunity to learn and improve the Company standards for Hydraulic and Drainage design. You will become part of a team that supports all parts of the hydraulic and drainage design process by proposing innovative solutions and performing and reviewing hydraulic calculations. You will also be collaborating with other Ferrovial Departments, including geotechnical, structural and roadway engineers, and also being exposed to construction Means & Methods, and Estimating, increasing your expertise in construction-focused structural design. Under the supervision and mentoring of the Ferrovial Construction US Engineering Services department, you will have the technical support and all the resources to develop and advance your career by participating in large-scale projects in a collaborative environment.



Responsibilities and Duties

• Under the direct supervision of a Hydraulic and Drainage Manager, perform and/or review calculations by others and design drawings, according to codes and standards and additional contract criteria.

• Assist in Project Management tasks such as budgets, schedules, or quality control.

• Contribute to developing design optimizations.

• Help to estimate bills of quantities (Including generation of quantities and performing Quality checks on quantities by sub-consultants).

• Identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions, working in a multidisciplinary environment, actively communicating with the rest of the Ferrovial Team also involved in the design and construction work to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.

• Support workload deadlines for on-time submittals

• Assist with field observation work if necessary.

• Perform other duties as needed related to the scope of work described above.

• Presential position based in Austin (TX)

• Currently working towards BS, MS or Advanced degree in Civil Engineering.

• A BS in Civil Engineering obtained from an accredited U.S. college or university, with a focus in structural engineering is highly preferred.

• Knowledge and practical experience in MicroStation is a plus.

• Knowledge and practical experience with design software such as Stormcad, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY8, etc. is a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.

• 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.