Licensed Electrical Engineer

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Fort Worth, Texas, to design electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants. This role involves collaborating with project teams, providing guidance to junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant engineering experience, and knowledge of NEC. The position offers a flexible work environment with up to 40% remote work and paid overtime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience supporting all phases of design from pre‑proposal through construction.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NESC and NFPA 820.

Responsibilities

• Design complete electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Analyze existing electrical systems for improvements.
• Support projects from pre‑proposal and design through construction.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Power system analysis

Project management

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer license in Texas, Georgia, or North Carolina

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM or ETAP

Job description

Job Summary

Freese and Nichols is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our growing electrical team in Fort Worth, Dallas, or Austin, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; or Raleigh, North Carolina.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will design and deliver electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations for municipal, federal, and private‑sector projects while supporting project design, construction delivery, quality control, and the development of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design complete electrical systems, including power, lighting, generator systems, and controls for water and wastewater treatment plant and pump station facilities.
• Analyze existing electrical systems and develop cost‑effective improvements and modifications to rehabilitate or expand existing facilities.
• Support projects through all phases, from pre‑proposal and design through construction.
• Prepare and review electrical design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Assess electrical equipment and witness on‑site electrical testing and startup.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate tasks to support project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Travel as needed to support project execution and site activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas, Georgia, or North Carolina.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience supporting all phases of design from pre‑proposal through construction.
• Experience working with clients and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of construction documents.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NESC and NFPA 820.
• Understanding of power system analysis such as short circuit analysis, motor starting analysis and load flow studies.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Preferred: Experience designing electrical power, lighting, and controls systems for water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
• Preferred: Related transferable experience in designing similar systems in power generation, pulp/paper, chemical, midstream, or O&G refineries.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer licensure in additional U.S. states.
• Proficiency with SKM or ETAP.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Revit.

Benefits

Besides our comprehensive benefits package, 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 provide a flexible work environment including a hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work and an alternative schedule that gives a day off every other Friday.

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.