Mechanical Engineering Graduate - Land Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan match

Tuition reimbursement

New parent leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Austin, TX is seeking Mechanical Engineering graduates to join our 2027 cohort at the Austin South office. This is not a remote position and offers exposure to diverse civil and environmental projects.

You will use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, GIS and related tools to analyze, design, and QC deliverables, collaborating with project teams to meet client goals and regulatory requirements while developing your technical skills.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree expected by Summer 2027.
• Majors listed include Mechanical, Civil/Environmental, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Proficiency with common engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, GIS) or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Utilize software to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for clients.
• Contribute to pre-construction design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects.
• Collaborate across disciplines to implement client visions and satisfy regulations.

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Mechanical Engineering

Civil and/or Environmental Engineering

Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

Microstation

VISSIM

Open Roads

Synchro

GIS

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Mechanical Engineering graduates to join our Austin South, 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:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
  • 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.