Entry-Level Civil Engineering- Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan match

Health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Richardson, Texas is seeking engineering graduates to join our office in 2027. This is not a remote position. Graduates will analyze data, produce deliverables, and QC client work using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, GIS, and other software.

You will assist in pre-construction civil design, permitting, and analysis, collaborating across disciplines to realize clients’ visions while learning company standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree by Summer 2027 in Civil/Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• Engineering Technology degree considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, produce, and QC deliverables using technical software for clients.
• Support pre-construction civil design, planning, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects.
• Collaborate across disciplines to solve problems and support project managers.
• Learn regulations and Kimley-Horn standards and practices.
• Familiarize with software tools like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, MicroStation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro, GIS.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters) by Summer 2027

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering graduates to join ourRichardson, Texas (TX) office in 2027! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.
• Contribute to the pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects ranging in size and scope.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
• Analysts will learn one or more software programs specific to their disciplines: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and/or GIS.

Qualifications

• An ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) by Summer 2027 in one of the following majors:
  • Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering
  • Engineering Technology

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.