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Halff Associates, Inc.

Intern, Civil

Frisco, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Intern, Civil Halff is actively seeking an Intern for our Civil Engineering teams in our Frisco ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Program Services Support Intern

San Antonio, TX

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Intern Functions: 1.Assist in preparing and creating outreach materials to support community ... EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable ...

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Intern, Civil

Frisco, TX • On-site

Halff Associates, Inc.
Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Intern, Civil
Halff is actively seeking an Intern for our Civil Engineering teams in our Frisco office. The Civil Engineering Intern will help with a variety projects.
What you will do:
  • Design civil engineering projects under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer
  • 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

What you will need:
  • Pursuing Bachelor's 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

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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