Licensed Electrical Engineer

Freese and Nichols • Fort Worth, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support its growing electrical team in Fort Worth or Dallas, Texas. The role designs and delivers electrical systems for water and wastewater systems on municipal, federal, and private-sector projects, and supports project design and construction delivery, quality control, and junior engineer development.

The engineer designs complete systems—including power, lighting, generators, and controls—for water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. The position supports projects from pre-proposal and design through construction, assesses equipment, witnesses on-site testing and startup, coordinates project tasks, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and subcontractors. Travel is required as needed.

Freese and Nichols describes its culture through its LEADS values: Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always. The firm offers a hybrid work environment with up to 40% remote work, paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, company cabin access, and a comprehensive benefits package. The company has more than 1,400 employees and has operated for more than 130 years.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, or Florida.
• At least 5 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience supporting all phases of design from pre-proposal through construction.
• Experience working with clients and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of construction documents.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NESC, and NFPA 820.
• Understanding of power system analysis, such as short circuit analysis, motor starting analysis, and load flow studies.
• Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing electrical power, lighting, and controls systems for water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
• Related transferable experience designing similar systems in power generation, pulp and paper, chemical, midstream, or oil and gas refinery industries.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer licensure in additional U.S. states.
• Proficiency with SKM or ETAP.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design complete electrical systems, including power, lighting, generator systems, and controls, for water and wastewater treatment plant and pump station facilities.
• Analyze existing electrical systems and develop cost-effective improvements or modifications to rehabilitate or expand facilities.
• Support projects through all phases, from pre-proposal and design through construction.
• Prepare and review electrical design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Assess electrical equipment and witness on-site electrical testing and startup.
• Perform quality control reviews for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate tasks to support project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Travel as needed to support project execution and site activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid overtime for salaried employees.
• Annual bonus.
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico, and Banner Elk, North Carolina.
• Hybrid work environment with up to 40% remote work.

What This Job Offers

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