Structural Design Segment Manager

About Ferrovial

Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure, solving complex problems and generating positive outcomes for people's lives. The company operates in more than 15 countries with a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial's activity is carried out through business units including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure, with a track record of more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2,920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads), and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on Nasdaq (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35), and is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport.

About the role

The Structural Design Segment Manager supports structural design and plan production for major civil infrastructure projects. This role performs and coordinates structural design calculations, plan development, technical documentation, quantity support, design checks, field observations, and coordination tasks while collaborating with design leads and senior structural personnel.

Responsibilities

• Structural Design & Plan Production: Perform structural design tasks, calculations, and plan production for bridges, retaining walls, and minor structures during Design & Build phases under general direction, applying project specifications, contract requirements, and established design standards.
• Design Review, Quality Control and Technical Support: Conduct checks, reviews, and due diligence on design deliverables, calculations, and plans prepared by subconsultants or clients to ensure accuracy and overall quality. Apply applicable specifications, standards, and contract requirements to structural design deliverables.
• Engineering Decisions and Design Optimization: Make technical decisions, perform independent engineering analysis, and develop creative, practical, and constructible design optimizations and solutions in collaboration with experienced engineers and design staff.
• Task-Level Design Management & Process Oversight: Support structural design management by overseeing design execution, workflow processes, and technical quality for assigned structures, task packages, or submittals to ensure alignment with project delivery goals, schedules, and quality standards.
• Stakeholder & Task-Level Coordination: Serve as a primary technical point of contact for assigned structural tasks, coordinating directly with clients, owners, subconsultants, subcontractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams (construction, project management, and other engineering disciplines) to align design needs, resolve technical issues, and ensure smooth project execution.
• Quantity Takeoffs and Estimating: Estimate bills of quantities, generate quantity takeoffs, and perform quality checks on quantity backup prepared by subconsultants.
• Multidisciplinary Project Coordination and Field Support: Actively communicate and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (roadway, drainage, geotechnical, utilities, MOT, and construction) and assist with field observation work as needed. Conduct site visits to support construction activities and help resolve field challenges in real time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related field.
• 4 years of professional experience in the analysis and design of structures.
• At least two years of relevant professional experience in structural engineering, bridge design, civil infrastructure, and transportation projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in any U.S. state (Tennessee preferred), or the ability to obtain the qualification within one year.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical plans, structural calculations, and engineering information while communicating effectively with engineering, construction, consultant, and project teams.
• Knowledge and experience using Bentley MicroStation, or Autodesk AutoCAD environments.
• Knowledge and practical experience with structural design software such as OpenBridge Designer (LEAP Concrete & Steel), SAP2000, SOFiSTiK, etc.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated hard work, integrity, ethics, and commitment to high standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc degree in Structural Engineering.
• At least six years of professional experience.
• Previous experience managing external or internal teams.
• Previous experience using MicroStation and Bentley Environments.
• Familiarity with AASHTO design standards and knowledge of TDOT structural design standards.
• Knowledge and practical experience in Bentley Environment (MicroStation, OpenBridge Modeler, ProjectWise, etc.).

Benefits

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions