Mechanical Engineering Graduate - Land Development

Kimley-Horn • Austin, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is hiring Mechanical Engineering graduates to join its Austin South, Texas office in 2027. This is not a remote position. In this graduate role, you will contribute to pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis on projects of varying sizes and scopes. You will use technical software to analyze, produce, and quality-check client deliverables; help solve complex problems; assist project managers; and collaborate across disciplines to realize clients’ visions for the built environment. You will also develop familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and its clients’ practices, procedures, and standards. Analysts learn one or more discipline-specific software programs, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, MicroStation, VISSIM, OpenRoads, Synchro, and/or GIS.

Requirements

• An ABET-accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree by Summer 2027 in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental 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 produce clients’ visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and its clients’ practices, procedures, and standards.
• Learn one or more discipline-specific software programs.

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), with 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