Transmission and Utilities Engineer in Training

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Flexible work environment

Alternative work schedule

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is looking for a Water/Wastewater Transmission & Utilities Engineer in Training to support the Charlotte, NC office. This role includes preparing design calculations and specifications for water and wastewater projects.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, a B.S. degree in a relevant field, and valid EIT certification. The position offers a flexible work environment, including up to 40% remote work and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in civil/environmental engineering.
• Ability to prepare design calculations and specifications.
• Progressing towards PE licensure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform analyses and prepare concise reports.
• Coordinate with technicians and junior staff.
• Apply knowledge of engineering design standards.

Skills

Independent evaluation, selection, and application of engineering techniques

Team coordination

Communication skills

Process improvement

Self-leadership

Education

B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree substituting for 1 year of experience

Valid EIT certification

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Overview

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Water/Wastewater Transmission & Utilities Engineer in Training to join our Charlotte, NC office. The role involves preparing design calculations, drawings, and specifications for water and wastewater transmission and utilities projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications necessary for the most economical methods of construction.


• Perform analyses under guidance from senior engineers and prepare clear, concise reports of results and conclusions.


• Coordinate with and provide task‑level guidance to technicians and junior staff, reviewing and evaluating their results.


• Maintain and apply a working knowledge of accepted engineering design standards and practices to meet client needs and firm standards.


• Coordinate the work of drafting personnel, technicians, or other engineers on technical aspects of project assignments.


• Work toward keeping tasks within schedule and budget to meet project requirements.


• Assist in providing input and coordination with other departments.


• Provide data for cost estimating and secure preliminary equipment costs for review.


• Contribute ideas for process improvements and support innovation that benefits the firm and its clients.


• Keep project teams informed on project status and communicate effectively on progress, next steps, and coordination requirements.


• Support Project Managers or serve as task lead on small projects that primarily require work within the own group but may also involve coordination with other groups and the client.


• Demonstrate strong self‑leadership by managing individual tasks and priorities and beginning to provide guidance to junior staff or technicians under the direction of senior engineers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience including independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering techniques.


• B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a relevant field. A master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.


• Valid EIT certification progressing toward PE licensure.


• Familiarity with Civil 3D is preferred.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We offer a flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule that allows up to 40% remote work and an alternative work schedule program that provides a day off every other Friday.

EEO Statement

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.