Water Resources Engineer in Training

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Flexible work environment

Alternative work schedule program

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is looking for an Engineer – In - Training to join their Water Resources Design team in Dallas, Texas. This role involves working on dam and levee projects, contributing across the full project lifecycle, and gaining multidisciplinary exposure.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Civil Engineering, communicates effectively, and possesses EIT Certification or can pass the FE exam. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in the engineering of dams, levees, and flood control structures.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or ability to pass the FE exam within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations under supervision.
• Collect, correlate, and analyze data.
• Document project decisions and results.
• Coordinate project efforts with other engineers.
• Perform field visits as needed.

Skills

Engineering of dams and levees

Technical writing

Oral communication

Data analysis

H&H modeling experience

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking an Engineer – In - Training to join our Water Resources Design team in Dallas, Texas.

As an Engineer, you will work alongside experienced professionals on dam and levee projects that support water supply and flood protection. You will contribute across the full project lifecycle—from planning and design to construction and operations—while gaining exposure to multiple disciplines, including geotechnical, structural, hydrology and hydraulics, and civil design.

Functional Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations under the supervision of a Professional Engineer to support water resources design projects.
• Collect, correlate, and analyze data.
• Document project decisions and results.
• Coordinate project efforts with other engineers, technicians, and drafting personnel working on the same project.
• Learn accepted design criteria and methodologies.
• Perform field visits as needed by project assignment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in the engineering of dams, levees, and flood control structures.
• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills—both technical writing and oral.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or be able to pass the FE exam within one year of joining the team.
• Preferred: H&H modeling experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, 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 with a hybrid schedule up to 40% remote work and an alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday.
• Additional opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.