Freese and Nichols Inc

Transmission and Utilities Project Engineer/Manager

Freese and Nichols Inc$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering
  • Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 4+ years of related water and wastewater treatment experience
  • Technical expertise in water and wastewater design including pipelines and pump stations
  • Strong teamwork and independent work skills
  • Experience managing a multi-discipline design team

Responsibilities

  • Lead project design efforts and manage scope, schedule, and budget
  • Conduct design calculations, create drawings, and write specifications for construction
  • Seal and deliver engineering reports and drawings as required
  • Oversee and direct engineers and technicians, reviewing their outputs
  • Utilize engineering standards to align design work with client needs
  • Coordinate work with drafting personnel and other engineers
  • Monitor project status, ensuring timely updates and effective communication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid overtime for salaried employees
  • Annual bonus
  • Access to company cabins in New Mexico and North Carolina
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with up to 40% remote work
  • Alternative work schedule allowing a day off every other Friday
Full Job Description
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 San Antonio, 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • 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


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering


  • Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license


  • 4+ 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


Preferred:

  • Masters in Civil Engineering, or related field


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