Engineer I (Austin/San Antonio Area) - Austin Bridge & Road
Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking Entry Level / New Grad Engineers for various projects in the Austin/San Antonio, 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.
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
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- New/recent college graduate (August 2026 – May 2027)
- 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
- 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.
About Austin Bridge and Road
A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.