Graduate Engineer I, Structural

Halff; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

PTO + 8 company holidays

401(k) & ESOP

HSA & FSA

Job summary

Halff in Houston, TX is seeking new graduates slated to graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a Graduate Structural Engineer position. This role focuses on building and bridge design projects and offers strong career development with potential ownership in the firm.

You will design portions of projects, review submittals, interact with clients and the design team, and gain CAD experience under senior staff guidance. A FE exam is expected or achievable within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• FE exam passed or eligible within 6 months of start.
• Up to 2 years of experience on structural projects is a plus.
• MicroStation, OpenRoads, Revit or Civil 3D training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design parts of projects such as buildings, hydraulic structures, retaining walls, and bridges.
• Review contractor submittals during construction.
• Work under the guidance of senior staff.
• Interact with clients as well as in-house engineers and architects.
• Provide CAD assistance when necessary.

Skills

CAD

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Architectural Engineering (Structural emphasis)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Halff is seeking New Graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a Graduate Structural Engineer in our Houston, TX, location. This position is for a new graduate interested in working on building and bridge design projects. 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.

What You Will Do

• Will design part or all of projects such as buildings, hydraulic structures, retaining walls, and vehicular bridges.
• Will review contractor submittals during construction.
• Will work under the guidance of senior staff.
• Will interact with clients as well as in-house engineers and architects.
• Will provide CAD assistance when necessary.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering with a Structural emphasis - required.
• Passed FE exam or can within 6 months of starting position.
• Up to 2 years of experience on Structural projects is a plus.
• MicroStation, OpenRoads, Revit or Civil 3D training is a plus.

The Halff Structural Engineering Advantage

• Expertise in a wide variety of materials across building sectors to ensure your project is in good hands.
• Integrated design with a complete team of engineers and architects to improve QA/QC.
• We pride ourselves on our customer service.
• The owner’s best interest is always at the frontier of our designs.

Learn more about Halff's Structural services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff’s Structural Engineering Services

• Architecture
• Coastal
• Construction
• Environmental
• Forensics
• General Services
• Surveying
• Land Development
• Landscape Architecture
• Oil and Gas
• Public Works
• Studies and Assessments
• Transportation
• Water Resources

Company Overview

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed -- and purposed -- for people. Since 1950, we've 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 more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our location, 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 Accounts (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 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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