Graduate Engineer I, Public Works

Halff; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) plans

ESOP

HSA

Job summary

Halff seeks new graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a Graduate Civil Engineer position in our Tyler, TX office. You will assist in studies, design, and reviews for construction and mapping projects including airports, bridges, channels, dams, drainage systems, floodplains, and water/wastewater facilities.

You will work under the mentorship of Professional Engineers who are eager to help you grow, with a collaborative team culture that values communication, problem

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent.
• 0-3 years in Public Works or Land Development.
• Passed the FE exam or able to pass within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Experience with CAD design software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a design team on public works and land/site development projects.
• Use design software to render and communicate study results and designs; plan and design related systems and improvements.
• Draft reports and present plans to audiences with varied backgrounds, translating engineering information clearly.
• Estimate materials, equipment, and labor to determine probable construction costs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public works knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Halff is seeking New Graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Tyler, TX office. This position will assist in related studies, design, and reviews for construction and mapping projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, drainage systems, floodplains, public and private infrastructure, pipelines, roadways, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment. 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. Background in Public Works/Land Development is a plus.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a talented design team on public works and land/site development projects.
• 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.
• 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 materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine an estimate of probable construction costs.
• 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 Public Works or Land Development.
• Passed the FE exam or able to pass within 6 months of hire.
• 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
  • Bridges
  • 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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