2027 Facilities Engineer I Jobs - Structural

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work up to 40% remote

Test prep platform for licensure

Paid days off for exams

Bonuses for exams passed

Rise and Thrive – Young Professionals

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is hiring an Engineer I to begin an engineering career in our Structural team. You will work with seasoned professionals on projects that shape water and transportation infrastructure, gaining mentorship and pursuing licensure paths such as EIT/EI and PE.

The role offers flexible scheduling with up to 40% remote work, supportive training, and opportunities to grow into project leadership as you progress through the program.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• Internship experience in engineering projects.
• Student organizations involvement with leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans and support hydraulic calculations and drainage studies.
• Build and review models using engineering software.
• Work with experienced engineers who explain the concepts behind tasks.
• Visit project sites to observe plan implementation.
• Gradually take ownership of portions of real project deliverables.

Skills

EIT/EI

PE

Education

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Tools

Industry-standard engineering software

Job description

Start your engineering career by doing engineering. We know you have the knowledge. We will show you how you can use it. As an Engineer I at Freese and Nichols, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, get regular feedback, and have mentors and teammates you can turn to as you build your skills on real projects that shape how communities move, grow and manage water and transportation. With their guidance, you will build your technical skills, see your work in the field, and work towards your EIT/EI and PE. We have some great opportunities for December 2026, May 2027, and August 2027 new grads to launch their careers in structural engineering! Our Structural team provides end-to-end analysis, design, and construction administration for buildings, bridges, dams, and water projects, delivering high-quality plans, specifications, and technical reports.

Our opportunities are available in several locations in Fort Worth, Houston, and El Paso, Texas. And in Raleigh, NC and New Orleans, LA.

What you will do

• Develop design plans, support hydraulic calculations and drainage studies, analyze data, build models, and help prepare technical reports and construction documents
• Build and review models using industry-standard engineering software
• Work with experienced engineers who will explain the “why”, not just give you a task
• Visit project sites and see how designs move from plans to reality
• Gradually take ownership of portions of real project deliverables

What we will do for you

We're all about flexibility, growth, and community here. We offer a flexible work schedule and you can work from home up to two days a week. We will help you obtain your EIT/EI and PE with a test prep platform, paid day off for test days, and bonuses for passing the exams. As you build experience and progress toward your PE, you'll have opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility, work directly with clients and grow into project leadership. You will receive training in engineering software, technical communication, project delivery and professional skills, with opportunities to learn from engineers across the firm. Plus, you can join Rise and Thrive, our Young Professionals group, to grow your network, level up your career, and hang out at fun social events.

Majors we hire

• Civil, Structural, and Architectural Engineering Qualifications
• BS or MS in degree program listed above Preferred Qualifications
• Internship Experience
• Student organization involvement, especially leadership roles

About Freese and Nichols

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 Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.

We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work. Join our team of 1,400+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado.

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.

Freese and Nichols provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.

If you need an accommodation to participate in our application or interview process, please submit a request through our Contact Us form.

Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects.