Transmission and Utilities Engineer in Training

Freese and Nichols; Charlotte (NC); On-site; 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 is looking for a Water/Wastewater Transmission & Utilities Engineer in Training for their Charlotte, NC office. The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, 3+ years of experience, and a valid EIT Certification. Responsibilities include preparing design calculations, performing analyses under senior guidance, and managing tasks within project schedules. The position offers flexible work options and benefits such as paid overtime and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in engineering roles.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Valid EIT Certification progressing toward PE licensure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations and specifications for construction.
• Perform analyses and prepare clear reports.
• Coordinate with drafting personnel and technicians.
• Contribute ideas for improvements and support innovation.

Skills

Independent evaluation of engineering techniques

Effective communication

Process improvement

Education

B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Water/Wastewater Transmission & Utilities Engineer in Training to join our Charlotte, NC office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, design drawings, and specifications necessary for most economical methods of construction.
• Perform analyses with guidance from senior engineers and prepare reports of results and conclusions in a clear, concise manner. Coordinate with and provide task-level guidance to technicians and junior staff on assigned tasks and review and evaluate their results.
• Maintain and utilize working knowledge of accepted engineering design standards and practice in the execution of design work that will meet the client’s needs and conform to firm standards.
• Coordinate the work of drafting personnel; technicians; or other engineers on technical matters pertinent to project assignments.
• Work toward keeping current tasks within schedule and budget to fit the needs of the project.
• Assist in providing input and coordination with other departments.
• Provide data, as required, for cost estimating, and secure preliminary equipment costs for reviews.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and support innovation that will benefit 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 own group but may also require coordination with other groups and the client.
• Demonstrates strong self-leadership by effectively managing individual tasks and priorities, while beginning to provide guidance and support to junior staff or technicians on assigned work under the direction of senior engineers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience including work requiring independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering techniques.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or relevant field required.
• Valid EIT Certification progressing toward PE licensure.
• Some familiarity with Civil3D is preferred.

Benefits

Paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. Flexible work environment including a hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work, and an alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday.

About the Company

Freese and Nichols has been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need for more than 130 years.

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.