Junior Civil Engineer, Public Works – Growth & Impact

Halff Associates, Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with employer match

ESOP

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. in Tyler, TX is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer I who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027. The role focuses on public works and land/site development, supporting design teams, drafting plans, and preparing cost estimates under PE mentorship.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills and a passion for solving complex civil engineering problems in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. FE eligibility within 6 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• 0-3 years of experience in Public Works or Land Development.
• Passed the FE exam or able to pass within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment involved in construction or repair of civil engineering related improvements.
• Able to balance multiple and conflicting objectives and make good decisions.
• Technical experience in CAD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design, modeling, data recording, and analyzation related software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar productivity software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a talented design team on public works and land/site development projects.
• Use design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate study results and designs; plans and designs other necessary and related systems and improvements.
• Drafts reports and present plans to audiences with a wide range of backgrounds and technical knowledge.
• Estimates materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine an estimate of probable construction costs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public Works

CAD/Civil 3D

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Halff Associates, Inc. in Tyler, TX is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer I who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027. The role focuses on public works and land/site development, supporting design teams, drafting plans, and preparing cost estimates under PE mentorship.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills and a passion for solving complex civil engineering problems in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. FE eligibility within 6 months is expected.