Graduate Civil Engineer II (EIT), Water/Wastewater
Halff Associates, Inc.
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Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer II (EIT) in Austin, TX to join our Water/Wastewater Utilities team. This is an opportunity to work on pipeline and facility modeling, planning, and design under mentoring engineers.
The role requires a Texas EIT or eligibility and FE completion within 6 months. Strong CAD skills with MicroStation/AutoCAD and Civil 3D are valued, along with good communication and organization.
Qualifications
- ABET-accredited civil engineering degree (bachelor's or master's).
- Texas EIT license or eligibility to obtain within 2 years.
- FE exam passed or plan to obtain within 6 months of start.
- 1–4 years in Water/Wastewater Utilities projects and design.
- Proficient with CAD; MicroStation and AutoCAD preferred.
- Familiar with Civil 3D, ArcGIS, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, InfoWater.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Design civil projects under supervision of a Professional Engineer.
- Support Water/Wastewater utilities projects including modeling and planning.
- Prepare plans, specs, and cost estimates for projects.
- Perform drafting CAD work and calculations for design.
- Assist permit applications and regulatory documents.
- Coordinate with surveyors, architects, and contractors.
- Attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies.
- Assist stakeholders and managers on engineering requirements.
- Communicate study results and designs clearly to varied audiences.
- Estimate materials, equipment, and labor for construction costs.
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Job description
Halff is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer, who has their Texas EIT certification, to join our Water/Wastewater Utilities team in our Austin, TX office. The position will be for a General Civil Engineer interested in Water/Wastewater Utility projects including pipeline and facility modeling, planning, process design and construction. This position 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.
- Design civil engineering projects under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer.
- Support Water/Wastewater Utility projects including pipeline and facility modeling, planning, process, design, and construction.
- Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Water/Wastewater projects.
- Perform drafting CAD work.
- Perform calculations and analysis for design projects.
- Assist in the preparation of permit applications and other regulatory documents.
- Coordinate with other team members, including surveyors, architects, and contractors.
- Attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies.
- Support and provide assistance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and repairs.
- Use design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate study results and designs; plans and designs other necessary and related systems and improvements.
- Set design specifications by computing alignment and grade requirements, water flow rates, and other similar parameters.
- Provide input on project plans based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data.
- Draft reports and presents plans to audiences with a wide range of backgrounds and technical knowledge, translating engineering and scientific information into easily digestible concepts.
- Estimate materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine an estimate of probable construction costs.
- Planning: Utility Master Planning & Utility Impact Fee Study.
- Pipe Design: Small Diameter (Less than 16 inch), Large Diameter (Larger than 16 inch) & Trenchless Methods.
- Treatment: Water Treatment Plant Design & Waste Water Treatment Plant Design.
- Pipe Rehabilitation: Pipeline Rehab Methods, NASSCO and Utility Impact Fee Study.
- Pumps: Lift Stations & Pump Stations
- Construction: Cost Estimating & Specifications.
- Software: WaterCAD, InfoWater, Openflows / SewerCAD, InfoWorks Sewer, PC SWMM, Civil 3D, Microstation, Open Roads Designer.
- Storage Tanks: Ground Storage Tanks & Elevated Storage Tanks.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree (preferably in civil or environmental engineering).
- 1 - 4 years of experience in Water/Wastewater Utility projects and Water/Wastewater Treatment Design.
- Have a current Texas EIT license or the ability to obtain within 2 years of employment.
- Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or plan on obtaining within six months of start date.
- Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software. Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD is preferred.
- Desired experience with Civil 3D, ArcGIS, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, InfoWater.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar productivity software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; extremely detail-oriented and accurate.
- Solid relationship and team building skills; self-motivated and strong organization skills.
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
- Knowledge of the principles of calculus, trigonometry and other advanced mathematics for analysis, design and troubleshooting in their work.
- Knowledge of local and state codes and regulation related to civil engineering projects and practices.
- Knowledge of the materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, bridges, roads, and other related structures.
- Able to balance multiple and frequently conflicting objectives and make good decisions.
- Able to monitor and evaluate the work at jobsites to ensure compliance with design documents.
- Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
- Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to travel to various project sites.
- Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.
- We leverage more than 65 years of experience in the water utilities industry to develop creative and sound solutions.
- Interdisciplinary team can provide full services from land development to treatment facility design.
- Our teams have completed hundreds of miles of pipeline projects including new, replacement and rehabilitation for sizes up to 120-inches in diameter.
- Full toolbox of technology resources.
- Biosolids Handling
- Facility Design, Facility Master Plans & Facility Optimization
- Instrumentation, Control & SCADA
- Membrane Technologies & Odor Control
- Process & Equipment Selection
- Regulatory Compliance & Treatment Facilities
- Water Supply & Wastewater Collection
- Elevated & Ground Storage Tanks
- Water Transmission & Distribution
- Flow Measurement/Metering
- Water Pumping Facilities
- Sanitary Lift Stations & Force Mains
- Equipment & Pump Selection
- Hydraulic Modeling
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, Arizona, and Georgia. 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.
Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required)
1 years: Experience in Water/Wastewater Utility projects and Water/Wastewater Treatment Design (required)
Engineer in Trng (EIT) (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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