Engineer I (DFW Area) - Confidential Client
Confidential Client is seeking entry-level engineers for various civil construction projects in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The role involves supporting multiple departments including project controls, scheduling, surveying, engineering, and estimating, providing broad exposure to heavy highway construction operations. Candidates will perform technical tasks such as earthwork calculations, CAD drafting, bid evaluations, and compliance activities, contributing to successful project execution in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Engineer I to support heavy-civil highway projects in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. This role rotates through core project functions to give new graduates hands-on exposure to operations, estimating, surveying, scheduling, and engineering tasks that support field crews and project teams.
- Estimated salary: $120,918 per year (estimated)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Highland Park, TX (work on projects across the DFW area)
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Controls with training coordination and compliance activities
- Assist in developing and presenting departmental training materials and procedures
- Help create and update project and bid schedules; assist with Earned Value updates
- Perform plan reading, survey calculations, and operate basic surveying equipment
- Provide engineering support: earthwork calculations, CAD drafting, formwork/falsework checks, layout for logistics and hoisting
- Conduct quantity surveys and assist in evaluating subcontractor/vendor bids
- Review shop drawings and perform basic engineering calculations
- Read and interpret owner drawings/specifications and help ensure subcontractor compliance
- Perform other construction administration tasks and ad hoc duties as assigned
Qualifications
- New or recent college graduate (anticipated graduation window in posting: Aug 2026 – May 2027)
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred (equivalent experience may be considered)
- Collegiate-level competence in math, technical writing, and computer skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented
- Basic understanding of heavy civil highway construction principles
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience or coursework in surveying, CAD, or construction estimating
- Familiarity with project scheduling tools and Earned Value metrics
- Exposure to field engineering or construction site layout
Location & Work Authorization
- This position is based in Highland Park, TX and will support projects throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Confidential Client is unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay (estimated above)
- Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation for eligible employees
- Training and development opportunities to accelerate field and technical skills
Recruiter & Third-Party Submissions
Careertakes is supporting this hire as a third‑party recruiting platform. Confidential Client does not accept unsolicited candidate submittals from third-party agencies without a prior written agreement. Third‑party recruiters should not submit candidates unless a written fee arrangement exists.
Accessibility & Accommodations
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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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