Job Description
Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a Licensed Structural Engineer to join our Houston, Texas office. As a Structural Engineer you will be responsible for assisting and/or leading efforts in the analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for various concurrent projects. Project types may include heavy civil projects such as dams, flood and retaining walls, water and wastewater treatment facilities, water transmission including aerial pipe crossings, routine and signature bridge designs as well as architectural projects such as low and mid-rise commercial, educational, and industrial buildings, and support of landscape architectural designs.
What You'll Do:
- Lead production teams for analysis and preparation of technical reports for diverse projects.
- Provide support in managing projects, including maintaining schedules, tracking project financials, and preparing monthly status reports, with an interest in directly interfacing with clients.
- Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients, both internal and external.
- Work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals and analysts.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
- Exhibit strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, and provide direction and mentorship to junior staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)
- 4+ years of structural design experience
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
- Structural Engineer License: SE
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 (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. 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 1,300+ 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.