Graduate Engineer I, Water Resources

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid time off

8 company paid holidays

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

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join the Water Resources team in Richardson, TX.

The position targets graduates in December 2026 or May 2027 to assist with flood risk education, flood infrastructure planning, and design of stormwater systems for municipalities and developers. You will support project teams in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, master drainage planning, and preparation of engineering documents while collaborating with clients and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 0–3 years in water resources/public works; new grads welcome.
• ABET accredited degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• FE exam passed or planned within six months.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD/Autodesk software.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS Pro.
• Familiarity with XP-SWMM and InfoWorks ICM.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis of water resources projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analyses.
• Assist in master drainage plan development.
• Prepare and review design documents, plans, specs, and bids.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

Skills

Water resources

Communication

Team player

Autodesk

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS Pro

XP-SWMM

InfoWorks ICM

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or ABET-equivalent

Tools

Autodesk

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS Pro

XP-SWMM

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Halff is seeking New Graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Water Resources team in Richardson, TX. The candidate must be able to successfully work on projects and work closely with our internal and external clients, perform flood risk education and planning, flood infrastructure planning, and design for private and public stormwater infrastructure. Halff is seeking a skilled professional to work in a highly collaborative environment to create cost-effective, maintainable, and sustainable solutions for municipalities, governmental agencies and developers.

What you will do:

• Support project teams in the design and analysis of water resources design projects.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis.
• Assist in the development of master drainage plans.
• Prepare and review engineering documents and reports.
• Prepare and review plans, specification and bid documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met.

What you will need:

• 0-3 years in water resources/public works. Resume projects should attempt to demonstrate experience in channels design, storm drain analysis and design, watershed modeling, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and master drainage planning. New grads are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering Degree.
• Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or plan on obtaining within six months of start date.
• Proficiency in Autodesk, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS Pro.
• Familiarity with XP-SWMM, InfoWorks ICM.
• Robust written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude, self-directed yet a team player, with a focus on quality, integrity and success
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

The Halff Water Resources Advantage

• Water Resources has been a Halff core service since 1950.
• Halff provides integrated solutions through interdisciplinary services.
• Water Resources implements GIS-applied technologies (mobile GIS and asset management).
• Halff has conducted formal technical training programs for more than 30 years.

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

Halff's Water Resources Services:

• Flood Control Planning and Design
• Floodplain Management, Studies and Mapping
• Coastal Engineering and Planning
• Stream Restoration Planning and Design
• Stormwater Planning, Criteria and Regulation
• Training Development and Delivery
• Water Quality Planning and 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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