Graduate Engineer I, Water Resources

Halff Associates, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) plans

ESOP

HSA

529 College Savings Plan

FSA

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking new graduates for a Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources in Houston, TX.

You will support water resources design and analysis, conduct hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and develop master drainage plans while collaborating with clients and internal teams. Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Environmental Eng degree (ABET) and have FE or plans to obtain it, plus familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, HEC-RAS/HMS and ArcGIS Pro.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years in water resources/public works; new grads encouraged.
• FE exam passed or plan to obtain within six months.
• Texas EIT license or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Proficiency in Autodesk, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS Pro.
• Familiarity with XP-SWMM, InfoWorks ICM.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Positive attitude, self-directed yet a team player; focus on quality and integrity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental Eng 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 Houston, 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.
• Have a current Texas EIT license or the ability to obtain within 2 years of employment.
• 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

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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