Open Innovation Internship

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
In-Office
Internship
Transportation • Industrial
The Role
Support startup and technology scouting, assess TRL and dealflow; build low-code automations and AI agent workflows; maintain SRM CRM, assist corporate venturing, coordinate VC relations, attend ecosystem events, and create communications.
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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.  

Our Corporate organization oversees business activities, providing strategic planning, communication, legal, finance and human resources services to the business units. As a member of our corporate organization, you will have a broad view of our company, further supporting your career development.

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:

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Support in startup and technology scouting, including in-depth research on deep-tech areas, and assessment of technology maturity (TRL), as well as curating and classifying dealflow opportunities against Ferrovial’s business challenges (Construction, Toll Roads, Airports, Energy, Data Centers).  

  • Design, development and maintenance of low-code automations and agentic AI workflows (Python, n8n, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Airtable, Microsoft Forms, SharePoint, etc.) to streamline dealflow sourcing, curation, reporting and other Open Innovation processes.  

  • Support in assessing and re-defining Ferrovial’s Open Innovation funnel, leveraging automation and AI agents to increase its efficiency, speed and scalability.  

  • Management and continuous update of the startup and investor portfolio in our internal CRM (SRM – Startup Relationship Management), including data enrichment, reporting, and use of specialized investment research platforms.  

  • Support in organizing corporate venturing programs and coordinating relationships with Venture Capital funds.  

  • Aid in participation at ecosystem events, scouting trips, and their reporting (South Summit, SXSW, CES, 4YFN, Slush, Ecomotion, etc.), including mapping and analysis of innovation ecosystems in specific cities.  

  • Collaboration in creating communication content (internal/external) about ecosystem activities (news, one-pagers, blog posts, presentations, newsletters, social media messages, etc.).  

Our ideal profile: 

  • Higher university degree in Engineering/Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry or similar.  

  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with the ability to research and synthesize technology and market information.  

  • Excellent communication abilities.  

  • Creativity with an interest in new technologies.  

  • Solid knowledge of Python and hands-on experience with automation and agentic AI platforms (Power Automate, n8n, Copilot Studio, Airtable) will be highly valued.  

  • Previous experience in the startup ecosystem and innovation project management (especially evaluating technological solutions) will be valued.  

  • Autonomy, teamwork, proactivity, customer orientation, and ability to propose solutions to complex problems.  

  • Adaptability to change, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to meeting demanding deadlines.  

  • Advanced user level in MS Office 365.  

  • High level of English is essential (minimum C1).  

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.

#WeAreFerrovial

Skills Required

  • Higher university degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or similar
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Creativity and interest in new technologies
  • Solid knowledge of Python
  • Hands-on experience with automation and agentic AI platforms (Power Automate, n8n, Copilot Studio, Airtable)
  • Previous experience in the startup ecosystem and innovation project management
  • Autonomy, teamwork, proactivity, customer orientation, and solution-focused mindset
  • Adaptability to change, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to deadlines
  • Advanced user level in MS Office 365
  • High level of English (minimum C1)
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The Company
HQ: Madrid
11,620 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

Ferrovial is one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators, committed to developing sustainable solutions. Our company operates in more than 15 countries and has a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35), and is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good

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