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July really "intern-tained" us. 😉 With our interns wrapping up a summer of learning, last month kept delivering with industry awards, conferences, volunteering with the Halff Community Initiative and even some Halff bags spotted around the globe. Take a look at what happened in July!

Read here: https://halff.com/news-insights/inside-halff/inside-halff-july-2026/

Jobs of the Month:
🛠️ Director/Team Lead: SUE & Utility Coordination in Houston, TX: https://halff.rec.pro.ukg.net/HAL1501HAIC/JobBoard/44c6b7ed-cc49-4627-8bf6-667350b560ee/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=b53a48de-5f49-4c9e-839b-810df413fa23

🧰 Director: Public Works in Oklahoma City, OK: https://halff.rec.pro.ukg.net/HAL1501HAIC/JobBoard/44c6b7ed-cc49-4627-8bf6-667350b560ee/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=fb883e3f-6568-4099-a7f8-429636c35429

Now is the time to grow with Halff! Explore our job openings at halff.com/careers.

Halff's Matt Bucchin is moderating a panel on Friday, August 7 at the I-LinCP Lone Star Sustainability Forum.

Joining him on stage, Art Reinhardt, Shanon Miller, Mark Jensen and Meredith Jennings will weigh in on a discussion about San Antonio’s climate planning and implementation journey. Following a 20-minute presentation on the SA Climate Ready Plan, panelists will share lessons learned from implementation and how those insights are shaping the city’s next phase.

The panel will explore how the City of San Antonio - Municipal Government has advanced its SA Climate Ready Plan since 2019, translating goals into policies, infrastructure investments, downtown development and community resilience initiatives, while shaping the next phase of the SA Climate Ready 2035 Implementation Plan currently underway.

Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP)

🌟 We’re celebrating the honor of a lifetime for Water/Wastewater Project Manager Clint Smith, who was recently awarded ASCE's prestigious President’s Medal! This is one of the organization’s highest recognitions. Clint's contribution to the engineering profession extends far beyond his technical expertise and projects; his mentorship of the next generation of civil engineers is actively shaping the future.

Those who work closely with Clint can attest to his unwavering determination to make other people the best they can be. Whether leading industry initiatives or creating opportunities for future engineers, he consistently and passionately invests in the people around him. Through leadership roles with ASCE, AWWA and other organizations, Clint has spent countless hours inspiring the next generation, serving our communities and strengthening the industry.

"I’ve focused on professional development and training others, and I always want that to be part of my career," Clint says. “I look forward to also continuing to support the growth of Halff’s Water/Wastewater practice in Central Texas. Halff has really elevated me in my career and I want to return the favor.”

Clint, on this remarkable achievement! Read more: https://halff.com/news-insights/press-releases/halffs-smith-honored-with-asce-presidents-medal/
Society of Civil Engineers

📓 Meet Public Works Intern Sofia Davila Ramirez joining us in our Austin office!

This summer, Sofia discovered that engineering is about much more than calculations and design software. Through project meetings, site visits and conversations with mentors, she's gained a deeper understanding of what it takes to be a well-rounded engineer. It's all about communication, collaboration and curiosity, which helps engineers make a lasting impact.

Swipe to learn more about Sofia's Public Works internship!

Get ready for a trifecta of Halff’s water/wastewater engineers taking the stage next week at the UESI Pipelines 2026 Conference! Ben Stephens, Leah Hodge and Jared Jeffries are excited to present on industry-specific cases and connect with leaders.

⇒ Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m.: Ben will present a case study examining flexible pipe deflection calculations and how they compare to real-world field observations.
⇒ Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m.: Leah, alongside Carmen Drake from the City of Fort Worth, will discuss the unique challenges and solutions behind a major inverted siphon project crossing Marine Creek Lake.
⇒ Aug. 5 at 8:00 a.m.: Jared and Leah, joined by Justine Rojas of Kiewit, will explore how 3D utility modeling supports design-build delivery on complex infrastructure projects.

Join them at for learning about all things underground infrastructure!

💧 Stormwater converted to potable water is redefining water resuse. With 1.3 million people residing in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, this fast-growing corridor faces critical needs as they experience prolonged drought and increasing water demand. That's what sparked an innovative project.

The Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 deep in South Texas is rethinking water supply. The first of its kind, this award-winning pilot-scale project was strongly advocated for by Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes. It captures stormwater, treats it and delivers potable water. Now, plans are underway to construct a full-scale treatment plant capable of producing enough water for 20,000 residents (5 million gallons per day), with potential to serve more than 200,000 people.

This project not only innovates a new water supply and creates a blueprint. The 225-acre detention pond also mitigates flooding, showing how infrastructure can serve multiple purposes. Zooming out, the project redefined the industry’s relationship with stormwater uses in arid and flood-prone regions.

It's a story about how engineering excellence can alter a community's approach to one of its most vital supplies: water.

Project Details
💧 Delta Reclamation Water Treatment Pilot Plant Study
📍 Northeastern Hidalgo County, TX
🤝 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 (HCDD1)

HCDD1 District General Manager Raul E. Sesin stated, “The project showcases advanced engineering solutions that improve water availability and regionalization, setting a benchmark for similar facilities."

"Through comprehensive research and pilot testing, the study provides valuable data and practical recommendations that can be applied to future large-scale implementations.”

Read the full case study: https://www.halff.com/news-insights/insights/case-study-delta-reclamation/ ‎

📓Meet Water Resources Intern Julian Ybarra, joining us in The Woodlands office!

This summer, Julian has been gaining hands-on experience with drainage, structural and hydraulic modeling projects while learning how engineering software and field work come together to support real communities. From building the Bee Creek model to visiting project sites during heavy rainstorms, he's developed new technical skills and a deeper understanding of the work behind every project.

From the project he's most proud of to the lessons he's learned about networking and the tools he uses every day, swipe through to learn more about Julian's water resources internship!