Water and Wastewater Transmissions & Utilities Engineer in Training (EI/EIT)

Freese and Nichols; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water and Wastewater Transmissions & Utilities Engineer in Training to enhance their Raleigh office. This role involves resolving engineering challenges, conducting field inspections, and supporting project management tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with opportunities for those holding a Master's degree. Join a dynamic team that values continuous learning and integrity while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment. This position offers a chance to contribute to vital infrastructure projects that serve communities, making a tangible difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins in New Mexico

Flexible work environment

Alternative work schedule (day off every other Friday)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience required.
• Active North Carolina EI certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Resolve project-related problems focusing on client needs.
• Perform field inspections and assist in project cost estimation.
• Provide quality work within defined project scopes and schedules.

Skills

Engineering Problem Solving

Field Inspections

Design Computation

Project Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Freese and Nichols is searching for a Water and Wastewater Transmissions & Utilities Engineer in Training (EI/EIT) to join our Raleigh, NC office.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems associated with projects with focus on client needs.
• Perform field inspections, detailed design work, check design computations done by others, and coordinate design and analysis criteria.
• Assist Project Engineer in estimating engineering project costs. Maintain an awareness of project budgets and endeavor to complete assignments within budget.
• Perform independent work on assigned tasks for studies and designs. Develop an outline for problem solution for approval by Project Engineer. Proceed with analysis of study with general guidance and final review by Project Engineer.
• Assist the Project Engineer in the development and execution of the assigned projects and assume various tasks necessary to project completion.
• Become acquainted with the procedures and techniques necessary to execute a sound and efficient project. On assigned projects, provide guidance and assistance to drafting personnel and help expand their capabilities in project performance.
• Provide quality work within the scope of work, guidelines, manhours, and schedules defined by the Project Manager. Provide the Project Manager with information and assist in the coordination of information between groups. Provide the Project Manager with information for decision-making related to the overall project.
• May serve as Project Manager for small, simple, and well-defined projects with limited alternatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Master's degree will be considered with 2+ years of experience.
• Active North Carolina EI certification required.

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, 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 Freese and Nichols Careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or disability status. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.