Geotechnical Design Engineer

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking an Engineer in Training for the Water Resources Design Group in Tampa, Florida.

Join a growing firm focused on dams, levees, canals, and flood protection with cross-disciplinary collaboration across geotechnical, structural, hydrology, hydraulics, and civil design. You will work under Professional Engineers to gain experience across project life cycle from planning to operations support.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in the engineering of dams, levees, and flood control structures.
• Strong communication skills—written and oral.
• Ability to collect, correlate, and analyze data and support design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations under supervision of a Professional Engineer to support water resources design projects.
• Collect, correlate, and analyze data for project decisions.
• Document project decisions and results.
• Coordinate project efforts with engineers, technicians, and drafting personnel.
• Learn accepted design criteria and methodologies.
• Perform construction field visits as needed by project assignment.

Skills

Data analysis

Engineering math

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is a growing full services consulting engineering, planning, and architecture firm located throughout the southeastern and southwestern United States. Our multiple project successes necessitate the need for additional Engineers in Training to work with the Professional Engineers in our Water Resources Design Group in Tampa, Florida. As an Engineer at Freese and Nichols you will work with great people on exciting and innovative projects that are essential to our society in providing water needs and flood protection. The Water Resources Design Practice specializes in heavy civil infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs, levees, canals and other flood protection systems. Our work covers the entire project life cycle and includes planning, investigation, design, construction management, operations support, maintenance and regulatory compliance. Our team integrates multiple engineering disciplines including geotechnical, structural, hydrology and hydraulics, civil design, and emergency management to fully support client needs. As an Engineer (EI) you will be cross-trained in many of these disciplines and allowed to find your passion to thrive in your Freese and Nichols career.

Why work at Freese and Nichols, Inc?

We are a privately owned consulting firm with a 126-year history that offers stability and career opportunity. We are nationally recognized for our technical solutions and commitment to performance excellence. In 2020, 2021, and 2022 Freese and Nichols was certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work® Institute and Fortune Magazine. We offer career development support through our mentoring program, professional development courses, leadership training, and technical seminars. Our company culture is guided by values that cultivate an environment of respect and camaraderie. We care for one another like a family, celebrating life milestones together and providing support in hard times.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering calculations under the supervision of a Professional Engineer to support water resources design projects
• Collect, correlate, and analyze data
• Document project decisions and results
• Coordinate project efforts with other engineers, technicians, and drafting personnel working on the same project
• Learn accepted design criteria and methodologies
• Perform construction field visits as needed by project assignment

Qualifications

1+ years in the engineering of dams, levees, and flood control structures. B.S. degree in Engineering Excellent communication skills - both technical, writing, and oral.

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 https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday. Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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.