Intern, Water Resources

Halff Associates, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plans

ESOP

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Civil Engineer Intern for Water Resources. The internship runs June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027, with full-time hours (40 per week) and hourly pay.

You will assist in water resources design, hydrology and hydraulic modeling, plan preparation, CAD work, and regulatory documentation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree.
• Experience with HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS is preferred, however not required.
• 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.
• Help design drainage and stormwater analysis and design.
• Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Water Resources 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

team building

self-motivation

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Civil Engineer Intern - Water Resources

Halff is actively seeking an Intern for our Water Resources team in our Baton Rouge, LA office. The Intern will help perform water resources design, support projects in water resources planning, hydrology and hydraulic modeling, and other engineering tasks as needed. 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.

Civil Engineer Intern - Water Resources Responsibilities

• Design civil engineering projects under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer
• Help design drainage and stormwater analysis and design
• Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Water Resources 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

Civil Engineer Intern - Water Resources Requirements

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree
• Experience with HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS is preferred, however not required
• Great communication skills
• Solid relationship and team building skills
• Self-motivated and strong organization skills

The Halff Watershed Plans and Studies 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.

Learn more about Halff's Watershed Plans and Studies services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff's Watershed Plans and Studies Services

• Flood Control Planning and Design
• Floodplain Management, Studies and Mapping
• Coastal Engineering and Planning
• Stream Restoration Planning and Design
• Stormwater Planning, Criteria and Regulation
• Training Development and Delivery
• Water Quality Planning and Design

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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