Freese and Nichols Inc

Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler

Freese and Nichols Inc$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year after passing PE exam
  • 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in water and wastewater
  • Experience managing project schedules and budgets
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with clients and teams

Responsibilities

  • Manage water and wastewater master planning projects encompassing schedule, budget, and client relations
  • Act as a reliable contact for Houston-area clients, fostering long-term relationships
  • Collaborate with internal teams and senior leaders to provide high-quality planning solutions
  • Deliver critical project updates through effective engineering judgment and communication
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote a supportive team culture
  • Enhance technical and leadership skills through increased responsibilities and structured growth opportunities

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Stable work environment designed for long-term growth
  • Exposure to complex infrastructure challenges
  • Collaboration with experienced leaders
  • Mentoring opportunities that foster personal growth
Full Job Description
Freese and Nichols is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler to join our team in Houston or Pearland, Texas. In this role, you will take ownership of impactful water and wastewater planning and modeling projects while building a long-term career path into leadership. You will work alongside experienced leaders, gain exposure to complex infrastructure challenges, and grow within a stable environment designed to support your professional development over time.

What You'll Do

  • Manage water and wastewater master planning projects, including schedule, budget, and client coordination
  • Serve as a consistent point of contact for Houston-area clients, building trusted, long-term relationships
  • Collaborate with internal teams and senior leaders to deliver high-quality planning solutions
  • Support delivery of critical projects through sound engineering judgment and clear communication of progress, risks, and outcomes with clients and internal teams
  • Mentor early-career engineers and help foster a supportive, growth-oriented team environment
  • Expand your technical and leadership capabilities through increasing responsibility and structured development opportunities


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field


  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or successful completion of PE exam with ability to obtain licensure within 1 year


  • 4+ years of engineering experience in water, wastewater, or related infrastructure projects


  • Experience managing or supporting project, schedule, and budget


  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients and project teams


Preferred

  • Experience in water and wastewater master planning, hydraulic modeling, sanitary sewer evaluation studies, and/or impact fee studies


  • Experience working with municipal clients in the Houston area


  • Demonstrated ability to mentor or support junior staff


  • Interest in long-term leadership growth and team development


  • Familiarity with planning and modeling tools, or data analysis for infrastructure systems


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