Graduate Civil Engineer; Public Works - Local Infrastructure

Halff Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

ESOP

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer I to join our Public Works team.

The position targets new graduates expected to graduate December 2026 or May 2027 and supports design and production of construction plans for local infrastructure projects. You will work under professional engineers, gain hands-on experience with CAD and Civil 3D, and contribute to roadways, drainage, parks, and utilities while developing technical and communication skills in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering; December 2026 or May 2027 graduates encouraged to apply.
• Have a current Texas EIT license or ability to obtain within 2 years of employment.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Experience with CAD/Civil 3D or similar design software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a design team to develop construction plans for local infrastructure projects.
• Use CAD tools to display calculations, layouts, and concepts for construction plans.
• Draft reports and present plans to diverse audiences, translating technical information into accessible concepts.
• Estimate construction costs, perform site visits, and review contractor submittals.

Skills

CAD

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Graduate Engineer I, Public Works - Local Infrastructure

Halff is seeking New Graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a Graduate Civil Engineer in our South Austin, TX office. This position will assist in the design and production of construction plans for municipal projects such as roadways, storm drainage systems, pipelines for water supply and sewage treatment, city parks and facilities, civil site design, and stream bank stabilization. You will work as part of a team under the close mentorship of Professional Engineers (PEs) who are eager to help you grow and succeed in your career. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, critical thinker, and problem solver. Someone with excellent communication skills who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to take on new challenges. Background in roadway, drainage, and pipeline design is a plus.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with a talented engineering team to solve design challenges and produce construction plans for local infrastructure projects.
• Use design software and drafting tools to accurately display and visually communicate calculations, design layouts, and concepts in order to create construction plans to build infrastructure improvements.
• Draft reports and present plans to audiences with a wide range of backgrounds and technical knowledge, translating engineering and scientific information into easily digestible concepts.
• Estimate construction costs and quantities, perform site visits, and review contractor submittals.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (December 2025 and May 2026 graduates encouraged to apply).
• Have a current Texas EIT license or the ability to obtain within 2 years of employment.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment involved in the construction or repair of civil engineering related improvements.
• Able to balance multiple and frequently conflicting objectives and make good decisions.
• Technical experience in computer-assisted design (CAD), AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design, modeling, data recording, and analyzation related software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar productivity software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

The Halff Public Works 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 Works services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff Public Works Services

• 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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