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
