Lead Electrical Engineer - Water & Wastewater | Hybrid

Freese and Nichols; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Overtime pay

Annual bonus

Cabins access

Hybrid schedule

Every other Friday

Job summary

Freese and Nichols seeks an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Austin, Texas. You will design electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities, support design and construction delivery, and mentor junior engineers.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas PE, a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, and 6+ years of relevant experience, with NEC/NESC/NFPA 820 knowledge and power system analysis proficiency. Travel and a hybrid work arrangement are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas.
• 6+ years of Electrical Engineering experience.
• Experience supporting all design phases from pre‑proposal to construction.
• Experience with clients and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC and NFPA 820.
• Power system analysis knowledge: short-circuit, motor starting, load flow.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Design complete electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities.
• Analyze existing electrical systems for improvements.
• Support projects through design and construction phases.
• Prepare electrical design calculations, drawings, and specs.
• Assess equipment and witness testing and startup.
• Perform quality control to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate tasks to meet schedules and budgets.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Travel as needed to support project execution.

Tools

SKM

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Freese and Nichols seeks an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Austin, Texas. You will design electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities, support design and construction delivery, and mentor junior engineers.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas PE, a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, and 6+ years of relevant experience, with NEC/NESC/NFPA 820 knowledge and power system analysis proficiency. Travel and a hybrid work arrangement are available.