Freese and Nichols · 1 day ago
Water/Wastewater Transmission and Utilities Project Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expFreese and Nichols is seeking an experienced, licensed engineer to join their Central Texas Treatment, Transmission & Utilities team. In this role, you will lead project design efforts, manage scope, schedule, and budget, while preparing client communications and supporting business development initiatives.
Building MaterialConsultingReal Estate
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Masters in Civil Engineering, or related field
Benefits
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico
Flexible work environment
Hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
Alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday
Company
Freese and Nichols
Freese and Nichols, Inc. is a consulting firm offering engineering, architecture, environmental science, construction and planning services.
1001-5000 employees
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