Civil Engineering Cooperative Education Experience

Job Description

Civil Engineering Cooperative Education Experience | Ferrovial Construction

The Tone:
This is a cooperative education experience (internship) with Ferrovial Construction, taking place at one of its affiliated project sites across the United States. Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure, internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build major civil engineering and construction projects, particularly in large transportation infrastructure. The company boasts an extensive track record, including the construction of over 304 miles of tunnels, more than 11,930 miles of roads (comprising 2,485 miles of highways), and 2,920 miles of railroad lines. This experience is designed to provide talented civil engineering students with practical, real-world exposure and hands-on experience that will directly aid in their career progression in engineering and construction management. Students will contribute to a community of professionals, collaborating to solve complex problems and deliver essential infrastructure projects that generate a positive outcome on people’s lives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Project-based in the United States
• Pay: $20–$25 hourly
• Mission: Provide civil engineering students with practical experience to progress their careers and cultivate future leaders who demonstrate a collaborative attitude, innovation, and a strong drive for results.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Copilot

What You’ll Actually Do
• Estimate Material Needs: Accurately calculate required quantities for construction projects through quantity take-offs.
• Analyze Project Costs: Develop detailed cost estimates for various project elements and phases.
• Develop Workforce Plans: Prepare comprehensive labor schedules to ensure efficient project staffing and resource allocation.
• Manage Site Resources: Oversee the ordering and reception of essential materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinate Project Adjustments: Process and manage project change orders, and recommend solutions to design modifications throughout the construction process.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career student currently tracking to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar related field, obtained from an accredited U.S. college or university. Ferrovial Construction is looking to cultivate future leaders who demonstrate a collaborative attitude, innovation, and a strong drive for results within a rapidly expanding presence in the United States.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to effectively read and interpret complex construction documents, including detailed drawings and comprehensive specifications.
• Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective team and stakeholder interaction; strong attention to detail, enabling accurate work in a project-based environment; an eagerness to learn and apply engineering skills to develop creative problem-solving designs and ideas; and a strong commitment to maintaining high professional standards, integrity, and ethics.