Webber - Geotechnical Intern - Heavy Civil
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.
Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.
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:
Summary
The Geotechnical Intern - Heavy Civil Construction Services provides hands-on support to Webber's Geotechnical and Foundation team by assisting with field operations, production tracking, quantity verification, project documentation, and work planning. This internship offers practical exposure to specialty geotechnical construction, including drilling, foundations, retaining systems, ground improvement, and slope stabilization, while working alongside field and project teams in an active heavy civil construction environment.
Regular Job Duties
Support Geotechnical Field Engineers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen with daily field operations and work planning.
Assist with tracking installed quantities, crew production, equipment usage, and material consumption.
Help review construction plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, shop drawings, and work activity plans under the guidance of project staff.
Observe and support geotechnical activities such as drilling, deep foundations, soil and rock nails, tiebacks, retaining systems, ground improvement, and slope stabilization.
Assist with quantity take-offs and comparisons of planned, budgeted, and actual production data.
Support jobsite safety and quality activities, including documentation, inspections, testing coordination, and field observations.
Maintain project records such as daily reports, field logs, plan revisions, as-builts, production reports, and project logs.
Communicate with field crews and project team members to help coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and upcoming work.
Use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other project tools to organize and report project information.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Geotechnical and Foundation team and Heavy Civil Construction Services projects.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management, construction science, or a related field.
Interest in heavy civil, geotechnical, foundation, and field-based construction work.
Ability to communicate professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic understanding of construction math, algebra, geometry, and plan reading preferred.
Moderate computer skills using Microsoft Office applications; experience with construction or engineering software is a plus.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity and safely navigate an active construction site.
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel to project locations as needed.
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!
Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job 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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