Structures Engineer I (Mesquite, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. **Austin Bridge & Road** is currently seeking an **Entry Level / New Grad Engineer** for a project in the **Mesquite, Texas area**. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of entry-level engineering and administrative duties. Assignments include the following departments: Operations, Estimating, Survey, Scheduling, and Engineering which will provide exposure to multiple components of the business. They will focus on the structural parts of the project. **Functional Areas of Responsibility:** - Project Controls - Scheduling - Surveying - Engineering - Estimating - Compliance with company policies and procedures **Specific Duties and Responsibilities:** **Project Controls** - Assist the General Controls Manager with the coordination of training activities and compliance activities for the Project Controls Department - Aid in the development and presentation of training materials - Aid in the update of TAW2 policies and procedures - Perform TAW2 compliance functions for policy compliance - Assist project teams with TAW2 policy compliance - May be assigned any of the construction administration duties as described for a Field Engineer **Scheduling** - Assist in creating project and bid schedules - Update project schedules - Earned Value Metric updates **Surveying** - Plan reading and survey calculations - Competency in use of company surveying equipment - Establishment of horizontal and vertical control **Engineering** - Perform various tasks to support field operations - Duties include: earthwork calculations, shop drawing review, basic design of formwork and false work systems - Jobsite planning and layout for logistics and hoisting - CAD drafting - Perform engineering calculations and design **Estimating** - Quantity surveys - Evaluation of subcontractor and vendor bids - Pricing of certain components of an estimate - Solicitation of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals - Site reviews **Technical** - Read and interpret owner’s drawings and specifications ensuring that ABR staff and subcontractors understand all the specific job requirements - Demonstrated collegiate level computer skills, mathematics, communication skills, and technical writing, with an aptitude for mastering the additional skills of the position requirements - Basic understanding of engineering principles of heavy civil highway construction **Other** - Additional duties as assigned **Qualifications:** - New/recent college graduate (May 2026 – December 2026) - Able to prioritize tasks and projects effectively, with excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills to accomplish desired results - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task and meet critical deadlines **Requirements:** - Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent preferred, but may be substituted by experience - 1 - 2 years of experience on heavy civil highway/bridge structures projects - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) - Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. **Benefits & Compensation** We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. **We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!** To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned. **Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** *See* th…