Intern, Transportation

Halff Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Transportation Intern to contribute to Traffic and Transportation projects during a summer internship.

The program runs June 7, 2027 through August 13, 2027, with a full-time schedule at an hourly rate. You will design civil engineering projects under supervision, assist with plans, specifications, and cost estimates, help with CAD drafting, and perform calculations and analyses.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or ABET-equivalent.
• Great communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational abilities.
• Availability June 7–August 13, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Design civil engineering projects under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Assist in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Traffic and Transportation projects.
• Assist with drafting CAD work.
• Perform calculations and analysis for design projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation & organization

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or ABET-equivalent

Tools

CAD drafting

Job description

Transportation Intern

Halff has an open position for an Transportation Intern in our Austin, TX location. This position will work on Traffic 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 Traffic and Transportation projects
• Assist with drafting CAD work
• Perform calculations and analysis for design projects

What you will need:

• Pursuing a 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 Transportation Advantage

• Multi-discipline teams to meet challenges that are often complicated by aging infrastructure and shrinking budgets.
• Extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation projects to move people and goods safely and reliably.
• Collaborative approach to transportation projects.

Halff's Transportation Services:

• Bicycle, Pedestrian and Active Transportation Planning and Design
• Drainage Design
• Feasibility and Preliminary Engineering
• Innovative Intersections
• Local and Regional Transportation Planning
• Multimodal and Transit Planning and Design
• NEPA Studies, Outreach and Visualization
• Roadway Design
• Safety Improvements
• Structural Engineering
• TCP/Maintenance of Traffic
• Traffic Engineering/ITS

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

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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