Intern, Water / Wastewater

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

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. in McAllen, TX is seeking a Water/Wastewater Intern to support drainage and stormwater analysis, water resources planning, and pipeline/facility modeling. You will assist with design, planning, and regulatory tasks under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

The internship runs June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027, full-time (40 hours/week), typically 8a-5p Monday through Friday. Interns are paid hourly, and housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree.
• Experience with HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS is 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
• Support Water & Wastewater Utility projects including pipeline and facility modeling, planning, process, design, and construction
• 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

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Water/Wastewater Intern

Halff is actively seeking an Intern for our Water/Wastewater team in our McAllen, TX office. The Civil Engineering Intern will help with drainage and stormwater analysis and design and support Water & Wastewater Utility projects, including pipeline and facility modeling, planning, process, design, and construction. 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.

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
• Help design drainage and stormwater analysis and design
• Support Water & Wastewater Utility projects including pipeline and facility modeling, planning, process, design, and construction
• 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

What you will need:

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree
• Experience with HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS is required
• Great communication skills
• Solid relationship and team building skills
• Self-motivated and strong organization skills

The Halff Water/Wastewater Advantage

• We leverage more than 65 years of experience in the water utilities industry to develop creative and sound solutions.
• Interdisciplinary team can provide full services from land development to treatment facility design.
• Full toolbox of technology resources.

Halff's Water/Wastewater Services:

• Biosolids Handling
• Facility Design
• Facility Master Plans
• Facility Optimization
• Instrumentation, Control and SCADA
• Membrane Technologies
• Odor Control
• Process and Equipment Selection
• Regulatory Compliance
• Treatment Facilities

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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