Intern, Public Works

Halff Associates, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Public Works Intern for our Fort Worth, TX office. The Civil Engineering Intern will support Public Works projects and begin in June 2027, with an August 13th end date.

Internship pays hourly and runs full-time (40 hours/week), typically 8a-5p, with housing not provided. The role involves designing projects under supervision, preparing plans and cost estimates, drafting CAD work, and coordinating with surveyors, architects, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Design civil engineering projects under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Public Works and Transportation 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork & relationship building

Organization & self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent

Tools

CAD drafting software

Job description

Public Works Intern

Halff is actively seeking an Intern for our Public Works team in our Fort Worth, TX office. The Civil Engineering Intern will help with a Public Works projects. The Internship will begin on June 7th, 2027, and conclude on August 13th, 2027.

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.

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 Public Works and Transportation 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 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 Public Works Advantage

• Diverse and interdisciplinary teams can manage projects from inception through completion.
• Halff's Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) experts ensure projects are designed in a manner sensitive to the environment and its context, without cost increases.
• Our QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables.

Halff Public Works Services

• Infrastructure
  • Roads
  • Bridges
  • Storm Sewer
• Parks and Recreations
  • Athletic Fields
  • Parks
  • Hike and Bike Trails
  • Recreation Centers
• Traffic
  • Signals and Timing
  • Intersection Improvements
  • Traffic Studies
• Water and Wastewater Utilities
  • Water/Wastewater Transmission and Distribution
• Water Resources
  • Streambank Stabilization
  • Permitting
  • Flood Management
  • Flood Control
• Planning and Financing
  • State and Federal Grant Writing
  • Municipal Bonds
  • Capital Improvement Programming

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

• 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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