Mechanical Engineering Graduate - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off and Flexible Scheduling

Financial Wellness and Bonuses

Professional Development and Training

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn invites engineering graduates to join our Dallas, TX office in 2027. This is a non-remote role focused on civil engineering design, analysis, and permitting. You will work with software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS while learning regulatory practices and collaborating across disciplines.

You will contribute to multiple projects, with emphasis on pre-construction design, planning, and problem solving in a team environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree by Summer 2027.
• Majors include Civil/Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, Agricultural Engineering or Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for clients.
• Contribute to pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis.
• Solve complex problems and collaborate across disciplines to realize clients' visions.
• Learn and apply regulatory practices and company standards.
• Gain familiarity with software programs such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and GIS.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Biological Engineering

Biosystems Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

MicroStation

VISSIM

Open Roads

Synchro

GIS

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering graduates to join our Dallas, 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.