Graduate Engineer, Water Resources

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Austin, TX is seeking a Graduate Engineer I for their Water Resources team. This role involves supporting project teams in designing water resources projects, conducting hydrologic modeling, and developing drainage plans. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and be proactive in obtaining their FE exam. The position offers professional growth opportunities within a supportive team-focused environment and includes competitive benefits and potential for ownership in the firm.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years in water resources/public works required.
• Must have passed or plan to take the FE exam.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in design and analysis of water resources projects.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis.
• Prepare and review engineering documents and reports.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS Pro

XP-SWMM

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Graduate Engineer I, Water Resources

Halff has an immediate opening for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Water Resources team in our Austin (South), TX office. 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, stormwater modeling, and design for private and public drainage 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. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to build a long term career with Halff, contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects while growing professionally and personally – with potential for future ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• Support project teams in the design and analysis of water resources projects.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis.
• Assist in the development of master drainage plans.
• Prepare and review engineering documents and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Support other practices such as Public Works, Transportation, and Land Development for stormwater and drainage related tasks.

What you will need:

• 0-4 years in water resources/public works. Resume projects should attempt to demonstrate experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, watershed modeling, channels design, storm drain analysis and design, 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 before start date, with a goal of obtaining Texas PE license.
• 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.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.