Transmission and Utilities Project Engineer/Manager

The Legacy Realty LLC; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Job summary

Freese and Nichols seeks an experienced Water and Wastewater Transmission/Utilities Engineer and/or Project Manager for the San Antonio area. You will lead project design, manage scope, schedule and budget, prepare client communications, and support business development initiatives.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering, a Texas PE, 4+ years of water/wastewater experience, and strong leadership for multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering.
• Texas PE license required.
• 4+ years of water and wastewater treatment design/related experience.
• Experience leading multi-discipline design teams and coordinating with clients.
• Preferred: Masters in Civil Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design efforts, manage scope, schedule and budget.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Seal drawings and reports as required.
• Direct engineers and technicians; coordinate with other groups.
• Present final reports to clients and support business development.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client communications

Multi-discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking an experienced, licensed engineer to join our Central Texas Treatment, Transmission & Utilities team as a Water and Wastewater Transmission/Utilities Engineer and/or Project Manager based in our San Antonio, TX office. In this role, you will be responsible for leading project design efforts; managing scope, schedule, and budget; preparing client communications; and supporting business development initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare design calculations, design drawings, and specifications necessary for 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 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.
• 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: Masters in Civil Engineering, or related field

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.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You)
• paid overtime for salaried employees
• an annual bonus
• access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
• alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

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.

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SummaryLocation: San Antonio, Texas; San Marcos, Texas; Austin, TexasType: Full time