Senior Design & Construction Engineer

Posted:
2/9/2026, 1:19:55 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Austin, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide.

Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

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:

The Senior Design and Construction (D&C) Engineer, as a member of the Operations Department, a highly skilled and specialized team within the organization, is an essential part during the procurement, implementation and operation stages of the company project portfolio. During this assignment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to tasks critical to our bidding process and collaborate to internal initiatives.

Short Term Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Bidding tasks:

o Review and develop Alternative Technical Concepts for the Project design

o Review and provide technical writing to be submitted for the proposal

o Prepare BoQ for the O&M cost model

o Develop long term CAPEX strategies for the O&M phase

o ROW review cost model, assess the parcels needs for project implementation

o Prepare/update line diagram for project connectivity

o Help develop ITS/Tolling cost models and plans

o Collaborate in the preparation of the Technical Annex for the D&C Agreement

o Attending project meetings with partners and clients, preparing and presenting the proposed technical solutions

  • Provide assistance in scouting projects: D&C and O&M cost estimates

Attend meetings with Cintra’s concessions and provide technical assistance as needed

  • Collaborate in all internal projects and initiatives where the Operations Department participates, such as long-term forecasting of Cintra’s concessions O&M costs, benchmarking exercises, market research, or supporting other Cintra’s departments in transversal initiatives

  • Prepare presentations, reports, consultant/vendor comparison statements, and other necessary documents to be used within the Technical Department

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural or Transportation Engineering

  • 4-7+ years of experience in highway or roadway design or in horizontal construction experience is required

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Availability to work in Austin, TX Cintra HQ for a duration of 90 Days (Ending in June)

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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