Engineer I (DFW Area) - Austin Bridge & Road

About the role

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking Entry Level / New Grad Engineers for various projects in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. This position performs a variety of entry-level engineering and administrative duties across multiple departments—Operations, Estimating, Survey, Scheduling, and Engineering—to provide broad exposure to the business.

Responsibilities

• Project Controls
  • Assist the General Controls Manager with training and compliance activities
  • Aid in the development and presentation of training materials
  • Update TAW2 policies and procedures
  • Perform TAW2 compliance functions
  • Assist project teams with TAW2 policy compliance
  • May perform construction administration duties as described for a Field Engineer
• Scheduling
  • Assist in creating project and bid schedules
  • Update project schedules
  • Perform Earned Value Metric updates
• Surveying
  • Read plans and perform survey calculations
  • Operate company surveying equipment
  • Establish horizontal and vertical control
• Engineering
  • Support field operations with tasks including earthwork calculations, shop drawing review, and basic design of formwork and false-work systems
  • Plan and layout jobsites for logistics and hoisting
  • Perform CAD drafting
  • Conduct engineering calculations and design
• Estimating
  • Perform quantity surveys
  • Evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids
  • Price components of estimates
  • Solicit subcontractor and vendor bid proposals
  • Conduct site reviews
• Technical
  • Read and interpret owner’s drawings and specifications
  • Ensure ABR staff and subcontractors understand job requirements
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

Qualifications

• New or recent college graduate (May 2026 – December 2026)
• Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated collegiate-level computer, mathematics, and technical writing skills
• Aptitude for mastering additional position requirements
• Basic understanding of engineering principles of heavy civil highway construction

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Matching 401K plan
• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

About Austin Bridge & Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for over 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.