Geotechnical Water Resources Engineer | Hybrid/Remote

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work schedule (up to 40% remote

Company cabins in NM and NC

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Water Resource Design Engineer focused on geotechnical design for heavy civil and water resources infrastructure.

You will work on dams, levees, flood protection systems, and coastal projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, safe solutions. The role involves coordinating with various engineering disciplines, preparing calculations and drawings, and supporting field investigations and construction-phase

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering and EI/EIT credential (or ability to obtain PE).
• 3+ years of related engineering experience in geotechnical/water resources/heavy civil.
• Experience with geotechnical design for dams, levees, coastal infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel 20-30% within Louisiana, Texas, and Florida.
• Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Coastal/Ocean Engineering preferred.
• PE license in Louisiana or ability to obtain within 12–24 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical analysis and design for pump stations, dams, levees, and heavy civil infrastructure.
• Evaluate subsurface data and design alternatives to support technical recommendations.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specs, and reports for project components.
• Support field investigations, site conditions, inspections, and issue resolution during construction.
• Coordinate with water resources, coastal, and structural teams to integrate geotechnical considerations.
• Manage tasks within scope, schedule, and budget and communicate progress.
• Review work for technical accuracy and incorporate reviewer comments.
• Assist project managers in coordinating with clients, contractors, and regulators.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Engineering analysis

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Louisiana

Job description

Freese and Nichols, Inc. in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Water Resource Design Engineer focused on geotechnical design for heavy civil and water resources infrastructure.

You will work on dams, levees, flood protection systems, and coastal projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, safe solutions. The role involves coordinating with various engineering disciplines, preparing calculations and drawings, and supporting field investigations and construction-phase