Structures Engineer I (Mesquite, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial, and industrial construction services through its operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial.

About the role

This position performs a variety of entry-level engineering and administrative duties for a project in the Mesquite, Texas area. Assignments span Operations, Estimating, Survey, Scheduling, and Engineering, providing exposure to multiple components of the business with a focus on the structural parts of the project.

Responsibilities

• Project Controls
  • Assist the General Controls Manager with coordination of training 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 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, including:
    • Earthwork calculations
    • Shop drawing review
    • Basic design of formwork and false work systems
    • Jobsite planning and layout for logistics and hoisting
    • CAD drafting
    • 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 ABR staff and subcontractors understand all specific job requirements
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent preferred, but may be substituted by experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience on heavy civil highway/bridge structures projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States

Qualifications

• New/recent college graduate (May 2026 – December 2026)
• Able to prioritize tasks and projects effectively, with excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
• Demonstrated collegiate-level computer skills, mathematics, communication skills, and technical writing
• Aptitude for mastering additional skills required for the position
• 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)