Engineer I (Farmers Branch, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Careers•Farmers Branch, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an Entry Level / New Grad Engineer for a project in the Farmers Branch, 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.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent preferred, but may be substituted by experience
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Assist in creating project and bid schedules
Update project schedules
Earned Value Metric updates
Plan reading and survey calculations
Competency in use of company surveying equipment
Establishment of horizontal and vertical control
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
Quantity surveys
Evaluation of subcontractor and vendor bids
Pricing of certain components of an estimate
Solicitation of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals
Site reviews
Read and interpret owner’s drawings and specifications ensuring that ABR staff and subcontractors understand all the specific job requirements