Graduate Civil Engineer, Public Infrastructure/Land Development

Halff; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Halff invites a Graduate Civil Engineer II to join our Public Infrastructure team in San Antonio, TX. The candidate will contribute to planning, design, and construction documents for roadway, drainage, water, wastewater, parks, and trails while working under Professional Engineers to develop skills and advance toward ownership in the firm.

We seek individuals with 4–8 years of related experience, strong design capabilities, and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in civil engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent
• FE exam passed and PE exam prep in progress
• Texas EIT license within 1 year of employment
• 4–8 years in public infrastructure/municipal design
• Strong design experience and project management skills
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D CAD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, design, and construction documents for public infrastructure/land development projects
• Design civil engineering projects under supervision of a PE
• Lead production staffing at Intern/Graduate Engineer I level
• Prepare plans, specs, estimates, reports, and documentation
• Perform calculations for grading, drainage, utilities, alignments, water flow
• Use Civil 3D and other software to develop models and drawings
• Analyze survey data, imagery, maps for project design
• Coordinate with PMs, surveyors, architects, contractors, regulators
• Assist with permit applications and regulatory compliance
• Support construction phase services and progress reviews
• Participate in client meetings and project discussions
• Collaborate with Halff teams across offices

Skills

FE exam

Texas EIT

Civil design

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Mentorship/leadership

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer II, Public Infrastructure/Land Development, San Antonio

Halff has an immediate opening in our San Antonio, TX office for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Public Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will bring at least 4 to 8 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 4 to 8 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.
• Must be proficient in project management, administration and supervision
• 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

• Public Infrastructure
• Transportation/Roadway
• Water and Wastewater Drainage
• Water Resources
• Facilities
• Parks and Trails
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Asset Management
• Traffic and ITS
• SUE/Survey

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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