Water​/Wastewater Transmission and Utilities Project Engineer

Freese and Nichols

Freese and Nichols is seeking an experienced, licensed engineer to join our Central Texas Treatment, Transmission & Utilities team as a Water and Wastewater Transmission/Utilities Engineer and/or Project Manager based in our Austin, TX office. In this role, you will be responsible for leading project design efforts; managing scope, schedule, and budget; preparing client communications; and supporting business development initiatives.

• Prepare design calculations, design drawings, and specifications necessary for most economical method of construction
• Seal drawings and reports as required
• Perform independent studies and prepare reports of results and conclusions in a clear, concise manner. Direct other engineers and technicians on assigned tasks and review and evaluate their results. Present and deliver final reports to clients.
• Maintain and utilize working knowledge of accepted engineering design standards and practices in the execution of design work that will meet the client’s needs and conform to firm standards.
• Coordinate the work of drafting personnel; technicians; or other engineers on technical matters pertinent to project assignments.
• Work toward keeping current tasks within schedule and budget to fit the needs of the project.
• Provide input and coordination with other departments.
• Provide data, as required, for cost estimating, and secure preliminary equipment costs for reviews.
• Investigate new methods and implement new ideas and/or procedures that will benefit the firm and its clients.
• Keep project teams informed on project status, and communicate effectively on progress, next steps, and coordination requirements.
• Serve as Project Manager for projects that primarily require work within own group but may also require coordination with other groups and the client

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 7+ years of related water and wastewater treatment experience
• Mix of technical experience including but not limited to water and wastewater design of pipelines, storage, lift stations, pump stations, coordination of civil/structural/mechanical/electrical design, and construction contract administration and management
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Proven ability to manage a multi-discipline design team and assign tasks to and review work of EITs
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients, both internal and external, as well as representatives of local, state and federal regulatory agencies

• Masters in Civil Engineering, or related field

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at ), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

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Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.