Licensed Structural Engineer

Freese and Nichols; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Structural Engineer to lead and expand its structural practice. This role involves technical leadership on diverse projects, including heavy civil and architectural designs. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions. The firm values continuous learning and offers a flexible work environment, including hybrid schedules and paid overtime. Join a team committed to innovative infrastructure solutions and employee engagement, making a significant impact in the communities we serve.

Benefits

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Flexible work environment

Alternative work schedule program

Qualifications

• 6+ years of structural design experience required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the analysis and design of structural projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Structural Design

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Freese and Nichols is actively seeking a Licensed Structural Engineer to join our team. As a Lead Structural Engineer, you will help expand our growing Structural practice through technical execution of projects and developing staff.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

1. Assisting and/or leading efforts in the analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for various concurrent projects.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and execute projects.
3. Project types may include heavy civil projects (e.g., dams, flood and retaining walls, water treatment facilities, and water transmission facilities) as well as architectural projects (low to mid-rise commercial, educational, and industrial buildings).

1. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with project teams (both internal and external).
2. Serve as a trusted advisor, understanding project needs and providing tailored solutions.

Staff Development:

1. Mentor and develop junior engineers.
2. Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
2. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
3. 6+ years of structural design experience
4. Strong leadership and communication skills
5. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
2. Experience on federal projects

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), 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 1,200+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.