Water/Wastewater Engineer - EIT

Freese and Nichols; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer (EIT) to join their Greenville office. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team on impactful projects involving utility infrastructure. You will engage in various tasks, from field inspections to detailed design work, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and within budget. The company prides itself on a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and community impact. If you're passionate about engineering and making a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in engineering tasks required.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Resolve project-related problems and perform field inspections.
• Assist in estimating project costs and maintaining budgets.
• Provide quality work within defined project scopes and schedules.

Skills

Engineering tasks

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

EIT Certification

Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer (EIT) to join our growing Greenville, SC office. The role involves collaborating with a team of engineers and technicians on projects spanning the study, design, and construction phases of lift stations, pump stations, tanks, large diameter pipelines, treatment facilities, and other utility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems associated with projects. Perform field inspections, detailed design work, produce design calculations, and coordinate design and analysis criteria.
• Assist Project Engineer/Manager 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.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience performing engineering tasks
• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field)
• EIT Certification

Preferred

• Masters degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field)

About Freese and Nichols

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.