Intern, Public Works

Halff Associates, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

8 holidays

401(k) plans

ESOP

Health Savings Account

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern in Shreveport, LA to assist our Public Works/Transportation team. The internship runs June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027, with full-time hours and hourly pay.

Responsibilities include design under a Professional Engineer, plans and cost estimates, drafting CAD work, and regulatory documentation. Ideal candidates are pursuing a civil engineering degree with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or ABET-equivalent degree.
• Strong communication skills are essential for coordination with teams and clients.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills and the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design civil engineering projects under supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Assist in preparing plans, specs, and cost estimates for Public Works and Transportation projects.
• Perform drafting CAD work as part of project delivery.
• 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 skills

Team building

Organization

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Intern, Public Works

Halff is actively seeking an Intern for our Public Works/Transportation team in our Shreveport, LA office. The Civil Engineering Intern will help with Public Works and Transportation 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.

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

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.

Benefits

• 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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