Graduate Engineer I, SUE

Halff; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Halff is seeking new graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) & Utility Coordination (UC) group in our Austin, TX office.

This role offers exposure to SUE/UC services, including 2D and 3D SUE Quality Levels, alignment staking, permitting assistance, and coordination with utility owners. You will work with experienced teams to support project inventories and design efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Passed FE exam or will within 6 months.
• Knowledge of MicroStation V8i and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation V8i

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Halff is seeking New Graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) & Utility Coordination (UC) group in our Austin, TX office.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Passed FE exam or will within 6 months
• Knowledge of MicroStation V8i and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
  

The Halff SUE/Utility Coordination Advantage

• Cross-trained personnel make Halff a one-stop shop for client's SUE/utility coordination needs.
• 20+ years of experience with more than 10 million lf of utilities located and more than 10,000 test holes performed.
• Our team has proven processes and QA/QC procedures that provide accuracy and economy in project-driven utility inventories.
  

Learn more about Halff's SUE/Utility Coordination services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff's SUE/Utility Coordination Services

• 2D and 3D SUE Quality Levels A-D
• Alignment and ROW Staking
• Peer Reviews
• Permitting Assistance
• Reimbursement Negotiations
• Surveying
• Utility Adjustment Monitoring and Verification
• Utility Coordination
• Utility Engineering
• Utility Relocation Design
  

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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