Intern, Land Development

Halff; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) plan

ESOP

Job summary

Halff is seeking a Land Development Intern for our Dallas, TX office. The role focuses on the design and construction observation for roadways, drainage, site work, and related civil improvements.

The internship runs from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027 and offers exposure to public parks and trails projects. You will design under a Professional Engineer, assist with plans and estimates, perform CAD drafting, calculations, and permit work, while coordinating with surveyors, architects, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Design civil engineering projects under the supervision of a Professional Engineer
• Assist in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Water/Wastewater, Public Works, and Land Development projects
• Perform drafting CAD work
• Perform calculations and analysis for design projects
• Assist in preparing permit applications and regulatory documents
• Coordinate with surveyors, architects, and contractors
• Attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

CAD drafting

Job description

Land Development Intern

Halff is actively seeking an Intern for our Land Development team in our Dallas, TX office. The Civil Engineer Intern should be interested in the design and construction observation for a wide range of public and private infrastructure projects. Projects include, yet are not limited to roadways, drainage systems, civil site work and associated civil improvements in land development as well as public parks and trails facilities. The Internship will begin on June 7th, 2027, and conclude on August 13th, 2027.

What You Will Do

• Design civil engineering projects under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer
• Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Water/Wastewater, Public Works, and Land Development projects
• Perform drafting CAD work
• Perform calculations and analysis for design projects
• Assist in the preparation of permit applications and other regulatory documents
• Coordinate with other team members, including surveyors, architects, and contractors
• Attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies

What You Will Need

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree
• Great communication skills
• Solid relationship and team building skills
• Self-motivated and strong organization skills

The Halff Land Development Advantage

• Our diverse and knowledgeable in-house staff can provide all of the services needed for land and site development projects.
• Our Quality Management Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables that meet the client’s expectations.
• Halff's landscape architects also serve as valuable resources.

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

Halff's Land Development Services

• Due Diligence and Feasibility Studies
• Land Use and Development Phasing
• Master Plan Implementation
• Site Improvements
• Schematic Design
• Platting
• Infrastructure Development/Drainage
• Utility Design and Coordination
• Special Financing Districts/MUD/PUD/CDD/TIF/PID
• Sustainable Design/Low Impact/ESG
• Master Drainage Plans
• Lift Station Design
• Consult with Landscape Architect/Construction

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.

Interns are paid hourly and work full-time (40 hours/week), typically 8a-5p Monday through Friday.

Halff does not pay for or provide housing for Internships.

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