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Hosted by the University of Texas Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, the Industry Open House isn't just a career fair.
This event is an industry consortium dedicated to informing students about career opportunities within the field of civil, architectural and environmental engineering. IOH 2024 will take place in the public atrium of our state-of-the-art UT Engineering Education and Research Center, allowing professionals and students to connect in an environment that both educates and simultaneously inspires.
Allana Buick & Bers | Ardurra | Austin Water Utility | BGE, Inc. | Brandt Companies | Brockette/Davis/Drake, Inc. | City of Austin - Watershed Protection Dept. | Datum / Datum Rios | Elevation Land Solutions | Ferrovial Holding US Corp | Garney Construction | Gessner Engineering LLC | Gray | Halff Associates, Inc. | Hensel Phelps | HDR Engineering | Intelligent Engineering Services, LLP | Jacobs | Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. | KFM Engineering and Design | Kiewit | LA Fuess Partners | Linbeck Group LLC | Manhard Consulting | Martinez Moore Engineers | Nelson Forensics, LLC | PARADIGM Structural Engineers | Ponce-Fuess Engineering, LLC | POWER Engineers | Salas O’Brien | Schnabel Engineering | Shah Smith & Associates | Texas Department of Transportation | Urban Structure | Walter P Moore | Westwood Professional Services | WGI | Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. | Wylie Engineering
BGE, Inc I bgeinc.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students, Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors
BGE, Inc. is a nationwide consulting firm that provides services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction phase administration, survey and environmental services for public and private clients.At BGE, we seek out challenges and apply our community minded approach to see the big picture and uncover opportunities. We are adept at analyzing a situation, seeing it for what it can be and delivering the right response.Through it all, we connect with clients, employees, and communities doing what we say we will do with integrity, commitment and respect.
City of Austin Watershed Protection Development I
austintexas.gov/department/watershed-protection
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers, Environmental Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors, Career opportunities for graduate students
The Watershed Protection Department is considered a drainage utility. Our mission is to protect the lives, property, and the environment in our community by reducing flood risk, restoring erosion-damaged stream channels, and protecting water quality. Our department accomplishes its safety-related goals through programs focused on flood risk reduction, watershed management, infrastructure maintenance, stormwater pond safety, and stream restoration. Additionally, there are significant opportunities to make environmental impacts through programs focused on water quality evaluation, stormwater compliance, environmental policy, and maintenance of green infrastructure.
Datum & Datum Rios I datumengineers.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students; Career opportunities for graduating seniors; Career opportunities for graduate students
Datum Engineers, founded in 1937, is a Texas-based firm devoted exclusively to the practice of structural engineering. Datum maintains structural design offices in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Chicago, and has a highly experienced and motivated engineering staff, most of whom have worked together at Datum for many years. Datum Rios, LLC, established in 2014, is a minority-owned structural engineering firm headquartered in San Antonio, and collaborating with the offices of Datum Engineers. Datum / Datum Rios has received more than 50 structural engineering awards in recognition of innovation in structural design.
Elevation Land Solutions I elevationlandsolutions.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students; Career opportunities for graduating seniors; Career opportunities for graduate students
Elevation Land Solutions provides land development, engineering, surveying, and construction management services to help build master planned communities in Texas. The Elevation team starts with raw land and transforms those spaces into vibrant communities. As a single-source solution provider of land development services for developers and builders, the firm is invested in its people, culture, clients, and communities. Office location include The Woodlands, Montgomery County, and Katy, Texas.
Ferrovial/Cintra I ferrovial.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers, Environmental Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students; Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students; Career opportunities for graduating seniors; Career opportunities for graduate students
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Ferrovial is a global infrastructures operator, committed to the development of sustainable solutions. It is listed on the IBEX35 and it is part of sustainability indices such as Dow Jones Sustainability Index or FTSE4Good.Since 1952 our effort is focused on Projects with a strong impact on Society: toll roads (Development & management of transport infrastructures (tolls roads), airports (Management of Airports business model), construction (Design and construction of different projects) and energy (Removable Energy).The main company assets are the toll road 407 ETR (Canada), Heathrow Airport (UK) and a portfolio of five toll roads Managed Express lanes (USA).
Garney Construction I garney.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students; Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students; Career opportunities for graduating seniors
Garney is a 100% Employee-Owned award-winning leader in the construction industry. Since 1961, we've focused on building water and wastewater systems of all sizes for municipal, federal, industrial, and private clients.
Halff I halff.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers, Environmental Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students, Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors, Career opportunities for graduate students
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and multi-disciplined professional services firm. For more than 70 years, Halff has provided smarter solutions throughout the United States offering services in Construction Services, Energy, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Land and Site Development, Planning and Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater.
HDR I hdrinc.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students, Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors, Career opportunities for graduate and doctoral students
Consistently ranked among Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms, HDR has over 12,000 employees in 200+ locations around the globe, and projects in 60 countries. HDR specializes in multi-disciplinary teams including engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We believe diversity is our greatest strength and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer
Hensel Phelps I henselphelps.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students, Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors
Since its humble beginning in 1937, Hensel Phelps has grown as a family of hard-working individuals into a world-class builder. Exploring new markets and partnerships, investing in diversity and our communities, and forging new opportunities, we are dedicated to serving our people, our neighbors, our partners and all those who aspire to build a better future.At Hensel Phelps, we develop, construct and maintain inspired landmarks that turn our clients’ aspirations into reality. For more than 80 years, construction has been the core of our business. We offer a full range of construction services that combine our proven process with the latest technology and world-class craftsmanship.
L.A. Fuess Partners I lafp.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students, Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and forth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors
L.A. Fuess Partners is a consulting structural engineering firm specializing in the design of building structures. Created in 1979 by University of Texas graduate Lawrence A. Fuess, the firm is led today by a group of experienced principals who maintain a team-oriented work environment that employs state-of-the-art technology and promotes creativity and professionalism.The firm has worked on a broad range of project types including aviation, office, residential, schools, hospitals, churches, theaters, municipal buildings, parking garages, recreation centers, regional shopping malls, industrial buildings, warehouses and distribution centers.
Linbeck Group I linbeck.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students, Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and forth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors
Linbeck is a Texas-based, technology-driven building construction firm offering construction management, design/build, and integrated project delivery services. Using a suite of commercial and proprietary digital technologies and our unique Lean Operating System, Linbeck helps institutional, public and private clients mitigate risk and minimize waste to achieve optimal outcomes.Since 1938, the Linbeck story has been one of service, innovation, continuous improvement, and development of our people. These fundamentals are embedded in our culture. Our staff longevity, talent, and experience–from field crews to senior management–contribute to the firm’s recognition for outstanding service.
Manhard Consulting I manhard.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students, Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and forth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors
Manhard Consulting provides civil engineering, surveying, water resources management, landscape architecture, land planning, construction management and other services to over 8,000 clients. With over 340 associates in fourteen offices across the United States, including engineers, surveyors, land planners, landscape architects and LEED certified professionals, we focus on listening to our clients and discovering their objectives for their projects. Our goal with every client, every time, is the success of their projects.From our humble beginnings in 1972, our philosophy and growth as a company has always been consistent with “The Manhard Way”.
Martinez-Moore Engineers I martinezmooreengineers.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for 3rd and 4th year students, Career opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
MARTINEZ MOORE ENGINEERS, LLC is a Texas-based multi-discipline engineering firm with offices in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth, and is certified by the State of Texas as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB). We are an affiliate firm of Martinez Engineering, LLC and Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc.Through our partnership with Walter P Moore, we bring together an unparalleled team of experienced structural and civil engineers. We engineer cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking solutions, which help support and shape our communities.
Nelson Forensics I nelsonforensics.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students; Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students; Career opportunities for undergraduate students; Career opportunities for graduate students
Nelson Forensics, with multi-state offices, is a full-service progressive, multi-disciplined engineering firm, specializing in the area of Forensics.We are investigators who assess damage from perils such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, explosions, fires, windstorms, hail, structural failures, design defects, and construction defects.Our professionals provide forensic services including cause and origin and recommendations for remediation typically in an insurance, legal or design setting.
Paradigm Structural Engineers I paradigmse.com
Looking for: Architectural Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students; Career opportunities for undergraduate students; Career opportunities for graduate students
PARADIGM Structural Engineers is a distinguished and progressive structural design firm with offices in downtown San Francisco, Chicago, and Dallas. PARADIGM provides ground-up design and seismic retrofits in many market sectors including Mission Critical, Life Science & Biotechnology, Healthcare, Education, Commercial & Retail, and Hospitality. PARADIGM has projects throughout the United States and internationally, exposing us to a multitude of design challenges requiring creative, intelligent solutions.
POWER Engineers I powereng.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers
Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors
POWER Engineers is a global consulting engineering firm specializing in the delivery of integrated solutions for energy, environmental, food and beverage facilities, and federal markets. We offer complete multidiscipline engineering, environmental, and program management services. Founded in 1976, we are an employee-owned company with more than 4,000 employees and 45+ offices throughout the United States and abroad. For more information, please visit www.powereng.com
Salas O’Brien I salasobrien.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers, Environmental Engineers
Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students; Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, working with Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and global market leaders to achieve critical goals while applying our specialized expertise to address important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization.With our steady growth and inclusive, people-first culture, we are consistently recognized among the best in our industry, ranking in MEP Giants (#13), ENR (#54), and on the Inc. 5000 for 11 years.
Schnabel Engineering I schnabel-eng.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and forth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors
Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities we live support are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 500+ employees in 26 offices throughout the United States.
Shah Smith & Associates I shahsmith.com
Looking for: Architectural Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students; Career opportunities for undergraduate students; Career opportunities for graduate students
Shah Smith & Associates, Inc. (SSA) is a 100+ person Houston based consulting engineering firm specializing in sustainable design and construction management of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems for research, healthcare, higher education, public works, aviation, and governmental facilities. SSA has a staff of senior mechanical and electrical engineers and designers with extensive experience in design of HVAC, plumbing, central plants, thermal and electrical distribution and sustainable design. SSA encourages and assists in both the PE registration process and LEED Certification. SSA has offices in Austin and Dallas as well.
TxDOT I txdot.gov
Looking for: Civil Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for first and second year students; Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students; Career opportunities for undergraduate students; Career opportunities for graduate students
Headquartered in Austin, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is organized by administration, districts, divisions and offices. Four regional support centers provide operational and project delivery support for the agency's 25 geographical districts.TxDOT's workforce is made up of engineers, administrators, financial experts, designers, architects, sign makers, accountants, purchasers, maintenance workers, travel counselors and many other professions. All of our employees work together to realize the TxDOT mission: Connecting you to Texas
Urban Structure I urbanstruct.com
Urban Structure is a structural engineering consulting firm that was started in 2011 by engineers with long standing roots in the engineering community in Dallas, Texas. Our Principals have over 130 combined years of engineering practice in the community with experience throughout the United States and beyond. Our focus is on serving our clients with attentive response to their needs, providing attention to detail, quality, budget and maintaining consistency and quality from start to finish of each and every project. In 2015, Urban Structure opened our second office in Austin, Texas while continuing to add diversified, experienced engineers and technicians.
Walter P Moore I walterpmoore.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers
Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, technology consulting, and construction engineering services, they design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931, Walter P Moore‘s 800+ professionals work across 24 U.S. offices and six international locations.
WGI I wginc.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students, Career opportunities for graduating seniors
WGI is a national design and professional services firm leading in technology-based solutions for the construction of public infrastructure and real estate development. At WGI, our associates and clients are creatively transforming how our world is envisioned, designed, and experienced. Engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, environmental scientists, architects and support staff choose to join WGI because of our meaningful career opportunities and entrepreneurial business approach. Join the WGI team and ignite both your passion for people and commitment to greatness -- be the change you seek.
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc I wje.com
Looking for: Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineers
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and fourth year students; Career opportunities for graduating seniors; Career opportunities for graduate students
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Our team applies unmatched technical expertise and more than six decades of accumulated experience to each client challenge. WJE was established in 1956 on the principle that delivering better solutions requires a better understanding of the problem. That’s why we take a hands-on, empirical, and investigative approach to every assignment. Materials, technologies, and structures continue to change, but our basic philosophy hasn’t. Visit www.wje.com to learn more!
Wylie Engineering, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc I
See them for info on: Internship/pre-professional opportunities for third and forth year students, Mentorship opportunities, Career opportunities for graduating seniors
Wylie was established in 1988 and has grown steadily to become a leading MEP engineering firm in Texas with offices in Houston and Austin.Three reasons for this growth are our commitment to the quality of our designs, our attention to detail, and the responsiveness we offer our clients. Wylie offers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology engineering and commissioning services, with specialized capabilities in the design of Commercial/Corporate Build-to-Suit and Office Interiors, Industrial/Manufacturing, Educational Facilities, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family Residential, Science and Technology, Hotels/Hospitality, Retail/Restaurants, Community, and Healthcare Facilities.
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