Mechanical Engineering Graduate - Land Development

Kimley-Horn • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is hiring engineering graduates to join its Houston, Texas office in 2027. This is not a remote position. The graduate will contribute to pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis across projects of varying size and scope. The role involves using technical software to analyze, produce, and quality-check client deliverables; assisting project managers; solving complex problems; and collaborating across disciplines to help deliver projects for the built environment. The employee will develop familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn and client practices, procedures, and standards. Analysts will learn one or more discipline-specific software programs.

Requirements

• Have an ABET-accredited engineering degree (bachelor’s or master’s) by Summer 2027.
• Degree major must be Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

• Use technical software programs regularly to analyze, produce, and quality-check client deliverables.
• Contribute to pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for projects of varying sizes and scopes.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver clients’ visions for the built environment.
• Develop familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations, and with Kimley-Horn’s and its clients’ practices, procedures, and standards.
• Learn one or more discipline-specific software programs.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), and an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k) and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level