Structural Engineer in Mesquite
Job Description
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 the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.
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Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an Entry Level / New Grad Engineer for a project in the Mesquite, Texas area. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of entry-level engineering and administrative duties. Assignments include the following departments: Operations, Estimating, Survey, Scheduling, and Engineering which will provide exposure to multiple components of the business. They will focus on the structural parts of the project.
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Functional Areas Of Responsibility
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- Project Controls
- Scheduling
- Surveying
- Engineering
- Estimating
- Compliance with company policies and procedures
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Specific Duties And Responsibilities
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Project Controls
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- Assist the General Controls Manager with the coordination of training activities 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 as described for a Field Engineer
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Scheduling
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- Assist in creating project and bid schedules
- Update project schedules
- Earned Value Metric updates
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Surveying
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- Plan reading and survey calculations
- Competency in use of company surveying equipment
- Establishment of horizontal and vertical control
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Engineering
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- Perform various tasks to support field operations
- Duties include: earthwork calculations, shop drawing review, basic design of formwork and false work systems
- Jobsite planning and layout for logistics and hoisting
- CAD drafting
- Perform engineering calculations and design
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Estimating
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- Quantity surveys
- Evaluation of subcontractor and vendor bids
- Pricing of certain components of an estimate
- Solicitation of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals
- Site reviews
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Technical
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- Read and interpret owner’s drawings and specifications ensuring that ABR staff and subcontractors understand all the specific job requirements
- Demonstrated collegiate level computer skills, mathematics, communication skills, and technical writing, with an aptitude for mastering the additional skills of the position requirements
- Basic understanding of engineering principles of heavy civil highway construction
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Other
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- Additional duties as assigned
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Qualifications
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- New/recent college graduate (May 2026 – December 2026)
- Able to prioritize tasks and projects effectively, with excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills to accomplish desired results
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
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Requirements
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- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent , 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. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
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Benefits & Compensation
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We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
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Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.
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About Austin Bridge And Road
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A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.
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To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.
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No Third-Party Inquiries Please
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This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement (s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
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Accessibility Note
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If you are a job seeker with a and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.