About the role#
The Geotechnical Intern provides hands-on support to the Geotechnical and Foundation team. You will work directly with field engineers, project engineers, superintendents, and foremen in an active heavy civil construction environment. This role offers exposure to specialty geotechnical construction, including drilling, foundations, retaining systems, ground improvement, and slope stabilization.
What you'll do#
- Support daily field operations and work planning.
- Track installed quantities, crew production, equipment usage, and material consumption.
- Review construction plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, shop drawings, and work activity plans.
- Observe and assist with geotechnical activities like soil and rock nails, tiebacks, and deep foundations.
- Perform quantity take-offs and compare planned, budgeted, and actual production data.
- Support jobsite safety and quality activities, including inspections, testing coordination, and field observations.
- Maintain project records such as daily reports, field logs, as-builts, and production reports.
- Coordinate with field crews regarding manpower, equipment, and materials.
- Organize and report project information using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment 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.
- Moderate computer skills using Microsoft Office applications.
- 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.
- A basic understanding of construction math, algebra, geometry, and plan reading is preferred.
- Experience with construction or engineering software is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Irving, Texas.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
About Ferrovial
Ferrovial is an infrastructure company founded in 1952. It manages projects across the sectors of highways, airports, and energy. The firm operates globally with a workforce of over 22,500 people. Its business model covers the design, financing, construction, and maintenance of complex infrastructure.
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