Junior Structural Engineer - Field & Office Exposure

Austin-Bridge-; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking an Entry Level / New Grad Engineer for a project in the Mesquite, Texas area. This role provides exposure to Operations, Estimating, Survey, Scheduling and Engineering, with a focus on structural components of the project.

The candidate will assist in Project Controls, Scheduling, Surveying, CAD drafting, and basic design tasks while developing professional skills in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• New/recent college graduate (May 2026 – December 2026).
• 1-2 years of experience on heavy civil highway/bridge structures projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Able to prioritize tasks with strong time management and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Project Controls coordination and training material development.
• Help create project and bid schedules; update Earned Value metrics.
• Support Surveying activities including plan reading and field calculations.
• Perform CAD drafting and basic design for formwork and false work systems.
• Review drawings, quantities, bids, and subcontractor/vendor proposals.

Skills

Project Controls

Scheduling

Surveying

CAD drafting

Engineering calculations

Technical writing

Communication skills

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking an Entry Level / New Grad Engineer for a project in the Mesquite, Texas area. This role provides exposure to Operations, Estimating, Survey, Scheduling and Engineering, with a focus on structural components of the project.

The candidate will assist in Project Controls, Scheduling, Surveying, CAD drafting, and basic design tasks while developing professional skills in a hands-on environment.