Senior Project Engineer (Highways & Toll Roads)

Location: Austin, TX

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Cintra is the highways business unit of Ferrovial, one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators committed to developing sustainable solutions. Today, its portfolio includes nearly 1,200 miles of managed highways globally, representing a total global investment in roadway improvements of over $24.8 billion. 

We provide the maximum value in each project, managing all phases of the life cycle of our state-of-the-art infrastructure assets, such as the 407 ETR in Canada, the Managed Lanes LBJ and NTE in Texas, I-77 in North Carolina, I-66 in Virginia and our projects in Europe, South America, and India. 

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is 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 are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

About the Role:

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will join the Operations Department, a highly skilled and specialized team, and play a pivotal role across every stage of our project portfolio: procurement, implementation and operation. You will shape the design, construction and environmental aspects of our projects and bring strategic analysis and management to the pursuit of new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical strategy (Design, Construction, Operations and Maintenance) throughout the bidding phase, from Project Proposal preparation through submission. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead the relationship with Business Development as a key strategic partner. 

• Oversee all D&C and O&M aspects of the Proposal, define the technical approach, and lead coordination with external technical consultants during Proposal preparation. 

• Facilitate seamless coordination between project designers and the Traffic & Revenue and Operations teams. 

• Prepare high-level D&C cost estimates. 

• Provide technical input to the O&M cost models.

• Supervise and conduct lifecycle O&M cost analyses to optimize long-term maintenance strategy. 

• Manage and conduct project risk analyses. 

• Prepare the technical documents that form part of each Project Proposal submission. 

• Represent the technical solution in meetings with partners and clients, preparing and presenting proposed approaches. 

• Present and discuss the 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 hands-on technical support to Cintra US concessions throughout project implementation and operations, including:

• Contribute technical input to optimize design and construction. 

• 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 that compare projects across the portfolio.

• Implement best practices and develop corporate operational policies and standards that drive asset optimization and consistency across the Cintra US portfolio. 

• Analyze the Operations and Maintenance expenditures and strategies of existing concessions and turn those insights into a knowledge base for building lifecycle cost models for new projects. 

• Update the long-term O&M cost forecasting models of existing concessions, supporting the company’s valuation work. 

• Prepare materials and deliver senior-level reporting and advice within your areas of responsibility. 

Qualifications: 

Successful performance in this role requires the ability to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education & Experience: 

• Masters´ degree in Civil Engineering with 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, preferably within Public-Private Partnerships (P3s). 

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and Construction Methods, Materials and Equipment, including any DOT Procedures, Standards and Specifications. 

• Ability to interpret construction plans, provisions, standards and specifications. 

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification desirable. 

Professional Qualities:  

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within a self-managed team structure. 

• Bring a research-driven, innovative mindset, with curiosity and a readiness to explore new ideas.

• Manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and implement innovative processes in a fast-paced environment. 

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in technical report writing. 

• Synthesize complex information and clearly explain findings and conclusions to senior management. 

• Organize and manage tasks independently to meet demanding deadlines. 

• Work with a high degree of independence, self-direction, and initiative. 

Computer Skills:  

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other PC-based applications. 

• CAD and/or MicroStation experience desirable. 

• VUEWorks asset management software and ArcGIS experience desirable. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands: 

The following describes the typical work environment and physical demands associated with performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The work environment is usually quiet. 

• Some travel is required, potentially including domestic and international air travel. 

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

• The role requires the ability to adjust visual focus as necessary for computer use. 

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. 

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer.  We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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