Intern, Public Works

About the Role

Public Works Intern – Halff is actively seeking an intern for our Public Works/Transportation team in our Houston, TX office. The Civil Engineering Intern will help with Public Works and Transportation projects and gain experience with Halff’s interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or an ABET‑accredited equivalent.
• Great communication skills.
• Solid relationship and team‑building skills.
• Self‑motivated with strong organization skills.

Company Overview

Halff is a full‑service infrastructure consulting firm that plans, designs, engineers, constructs, and purposes projects for people. Founded in 1950, the firm focuses on smart solutions that improve lives and communities. Halff operates in more than 30 offices across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia, and Arizona, and is consistently named a Top Workplace in America.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and eight company‑paid holidays (plus Veteran’s Day for veterans).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Pay

Interns are paid hourly and work full‑time (40 hours/week). Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Typical work hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.