Graduate Civil Engineer; Public Works - Local Infrastructure

Halff; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Halff is seeking recent civil engineering graduates for a Graduate Civil Engineer position in our Brownsville, TX office. You will assist in designing and producing construction plans for municipal projects such as roads, drainage systems, water and wastewater pipelines, and parks.

You will work under a PE mentor who will guide your growth and development. The role requires a degree in civil engineering, FE or intent to pass, Texas EIT or eligibility to obtain within 2 years, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience in Local Infrastructure/Public Works or Land Development.
• Passed the FE exam or able to pass within 6 months of hire.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 display calculations and design layouts to create construction plans for infrastructure improvements.
• Draft reports and present plans to diverse audiences, translating engineering information into accessible concepts.
• Estimates construction costs and quantities, perform site visits, and review contractor submittals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Engineer I, Local Infrastructure/Public Works

Halff is seeking New Graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Brownsville, 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 collection, city parks and facilities, civil site design, and stream bank stabilization. You will work as part of a team under the mentorship of a Professional Engineers (PEs) who is eager to help you grow. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, critical thinker, and problem solver. Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to take on new challenges with excellent communication skills.

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, and design layouts, and concepts in order to create construction plans to build infrastructure improvements.
• Drafts reports and present plans to audiences with a wide range of backgrounds and technical knowledge, translating engineering and scientific information into easily digestible concepts.
• Estimates construction costs and quantities, perform site visits, and review contractor submittals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree.
• 0-3 years of experience in Local Infrastructure/Public Works or Land Development.
• Passed the FE exam or able to pass within 6 months of hire.
• 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 Local Infrastructure/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.

Halff Local Infrastructure/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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