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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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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., 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?
Join Our Team as a Project Electrical Engineer and Grow Your Career with Webber
Inspiring Career Opportunity
Are you passionate about driving project success and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within a dynamic environment? Webber, an industry leader in construction and infrastructure, is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to join our team.
Your Role: Driving excellence through technical expertise and innovation
The Project Engineer serves as the senior technical consultant on site, responsible for acquiring and analyzing equipment data sets and determining any action that is dictated by the information. This role requires strong experience in control systems to support the design, maintenance, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems across complex infrastructure assets. The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance on engineering-related operational and capital issues, contributing to safe, efficient, and compliant operations through deep expertise in control systems, automation, and electrical design.
What You Will Do:
Provides skilled technical and management advice and assistance to project team members
Demonstrates familiarity with maintenance practices and asset maintenance systems
Proactively identifies project issues and appropriately managing them to the satisfaction of client and Webber business goals; and escalating to the project management as appropriate.
Makes calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design such as lighting calculations, power distribution calculations and equipment sizing.
Prepares and/or reviews design criteria, quantities, and estimates, drawings, and specifications
Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
Consistently, engages in site visits and site meetings, both scheduled and impromptu
Demonstrates time management and planning skills; demonstrated report writing skills; basic presentation skills.
Familiarity with and demonstrates adherence to the Health and Safety practices of the Infrastructure industry and Webber
Demonstrates commitment to continuously up-date necessary skills and knowledge as required for the role.
Completes reports and ensures their timely and accurate submission to project management
Any other duties that are assigned by the project management to include special projects, studies and review of operations
Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
Design, develop, and implement control systems for electrical infrastructure, including PLCs, SCADA, and HMI interfaces
Perform system integration, testing, repairing and commissioning of electrical and control components
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of controls with mechanical and electrical systems
Conduct diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of control system failures
Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other relevant standards and codes
Prepare technical documentation, schematics, and reports for stakeholders and regulatory bodies
Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies through control system enhancements
Lead or assist in upgrades of legacy control systems to modern platforms
Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, and operational phases
Who You Are: A Profile of Success
Bachelor’s degree, preferably Electrical engineering, but relevant work experience may be substituted
Current work experience of 3-5 years in electrical/telecom infrastructure industry
Specific knowledge of PLCs with emphasis on Allen Bradley and Schneider/Modicon PLCs
Functional level user of MS Project
Experience with maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and upgrading lighting, fan and gas monitoring controls
Experience with maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and upgrading fiber optic cabling, networking, security cameras
Working knowledge of electric motors, belt and chain drives, plus mechanical equipment of medium complexity
Experience with tunnel systems, ventilation controls, or transportation infrastructure
Knowledge of cybersecurity protocols for industrial control systems
Ability to promote, develop and implement a culture of partnership that jointly addresses Webber’s requirements as well as the client’s
Ability to provide innovative input into planning for review of proposed projects.
Ability to clearly and concisely convey complex issues to decision-makers in order to enhance effective decision-making in both written and verbal formats
Ability to manage multiple projects and interface with contractors, vendors, and stakeholders
Ability to provide client contact via face-to-face, and/or via phone, email, while keeping project management informed.
Appropriate Certifications and licenses are a plus
What You'll Love: The Webber Advantage
The salary range is $75,000 - $115,000 + bonus potential
Company vehicle and fuel card
Comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.
401k match up to 6%
Learning and development programs and education reimbursement
Opportunities for professional growth in a company that values innovation and sustainability.
A collaborative culture that values each member of our team.
Ready to Seize the Challenge and Move the World Together?
At Webber, we are not just building infrastructure; we are building careers. If you are eager to contribute to a company that is shaping the world on the move, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference.
Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Webber complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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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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