Graduate Civil Engineer II, Public Infrastructure at Halff · Austin

Graduate Civil Engineer II, Public Infrastructure

Graduate Civil Engineer II, Public Infrastructure, Austin, TX

Halff has an immediate opening in our Austin, TX office for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Public Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will bring at least 2 years of experience in public and private infrastructure projects such as roadways, storm drainage systems, pipelines for water supply and sewage collection, city parks and facilities, civil site design, and stream bank stabilization, and/or other utilities design. You will work as part of a team under the mentorship of a Professional Engineers (PEs) who are eager to help you grow. This opportunity offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What will you do:

• Assist with the planning, design, and preparation of construction documents for public infrastructure and land development projects, including roadway, drainage, water, wastewater, parks, and trails improvements.
• Design civil engineering projects under the supervision of a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Lead other production staffing at the Intern and Graduate Engineer I Level.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and supporting technical documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses related to grading, drainage, utilities, alignments, water flow, and other design elements.
• Utilize Civil 3D and other engineering software to develop models, drawings, and construction plans.
• Analyze survey data, aerial imagery, maps, and other geotechnical and topographic information to support project design.
• Coordinate with project managers, surveyors, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout project development and delivery.
• Assist with permit applications, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Support construction phase services, including reviewing project progress and evaluating conformance with plans and specifications.
• Participate in client meetings, project discussions, and presentations while developing project management and client service skills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Halff offices to support project delivery and professional growth.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree
• Passed the FE exam and preparing for PE exam
• Have a current Texas EIT license or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment; a must.
• At least 2 years of experience in public infrastructure, municipal roadway, drainage, detention, water/wastewater utility design, and/or utilities design
• Strong design experience and project manager skills
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D CAD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines
• A positive attitude, be self-directed yet a team player, and have a focus on quality, integrity and success
• Willingness to develop a network of clients and teaming partners
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar productivity software.

The Halff Public Infrastructure Advantage

• Diverse and interdisciplinary teams can manage projects from inception through completion.
• Halff’s Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) experts ensure projects are designed in a manner sensitive to the environment and its context, without cost increases.
• Our QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables.

Learn more about Halff’s Public Infrastructure services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff Public Infrastructure Services

• Civil Site Work
  • Parking facilities
  • On-site Private utilities
  • Public Utilities
  • Permitting
• Subdivision Development and Permitting
• Commercial and Retail layouts
• Infrastructure

• Roads
• Storm Sewer

• Parks and Recreations

• Athletic Fields
• Parks
• Hike and Bike Trails
• Recreation Centers

• Traffic

• Signals and Timing
• Intersection Improvements
• Traffic Studies

• Water and Wastewater Utilities

• Water/Wastewater Transmission and Distribution

• Water Resources

• Streambank Stabilization
• Permitting
• Flood Management
• Flood Control

• Planning and Financing

• State and Federal Grant Writing
• Municipal Bonds
• Capital Improvement Programming

Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia, and Arizona. For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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