2027 Facilities Jobs - Structural, Mechanical, Electrical + Instrumentation & Controls

Freese and Nichols • Tampa, FL

29d • Hybrid

About The Position

Start your engineering career by doing engineering. We know you have the knowledge. We will show you how you can use it. As an Engineer I at Freese and Nichols, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, get regular feedback, and have mentors and teammates you can turn to as you build your skills on real projects that shape how communities move, grow and manage water and transportation. With their guidance, you will build your technical skills, see your work in the field, and work towards your EIT/EI and PE. We have some great opportunities for December 2026, May 2027, and August 2027 new grads to launch their careers! Depending on your interests and location, you could work in Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, and Mechanical areas. Our Facilities teams power our infrastructure projects, keeping critical facilities and transportation systems safe, reliable, and moving forward.

Requirements

• BS or MS in degree program listed above

Nice To Haves

• Internship Experience
• Student organization involvement, especially leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans, support hydraulic calculations and drainage studies, analyze data, build models, and help prepare technical reports and construction documents
• Build and review models using industry-standard engineering software
• Work with experienced engineers who will explain the “why”, not just give you a task
• Visit project sites and see how designs move from plans to reality
• Gradually take ownership of portions of real project deliverables
• Provide end-to-end analysis, design, and construction administration for buildings, bridges, dams, and water projects, delivering high-quality plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Design primary power distribution and emergency backup systems to keep clean water flowing. This includes vital safety studies, facility lighting, alarm networks, and advanced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) to automate and monitor operations.
• Engineer high-performance HVAC and mechanical systems for a wide range of buildings, with deep expertise in warehouse and industrial design.

Benefits

• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• Hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
• Alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday
• Test prep platform for EIT/EI and PE exams
• Paid day off for test days
• Bonuses for passing EIT/EI and PE exams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level