Transmission and Utilities Project Engineer/Manager

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead design projects in water and wastewater treatment in San Marcos, Texas. The successful candidate will manage multi-discipline teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards and meet client needs.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, along with a Texas PE license and over 4 years of relevant experience. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and engagement in innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related water and wastewater treatment experience.
• Technical experience in water and wastewater design.
• Ability to manage a multi-discipline design team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Direct engineers and technicians on assigned tasks.
• Serve as Project Manager for assigned projects.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Engineering design standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, design drawings, and specifications necessary for the most economical method of construction.
• Seal drawings and reports as required.
• Perform independent studies and prepare reports of results and conclusions in a clear, concise manner.
• Direct other engineers and technicians on assigned tasks and review and evaluate their results.
• Present and deliver final reports to clients.
• Maintain and utilize working knowledge of accepted engineering design standards and practices to 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.
• Provide input and coordination with other departments.
• Provide data, as required, for cost estimating, and secure preliminary equipment costs for reviews.
• Investigate new methods and implement new ideas and/or procedures 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.
• Serve as Project Manager for projects that primarily require work within own group but may also require coordination with other groups and the client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4+ years of related water and wastewater treatment experience.
• Mix of technical experience including, but not limited to, water and wastewater design of pipelines, storage, lift stations, pump stations, coordination of civil/structural/mechanical/electrical design, and construction contract administration and management.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Proven ability to manage a multi-discipline design team and assign tasks to and review work of EITs.
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients, both internal and external, as well as representatives of local, state and federal regulatory agencies.

Preferred

• Master's in Civil Engineering, or related field.

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.