Licensed Structural Engineer

Freese and Nichols • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Licensed Structural Engineer to join our team in Austin, Texas. As a Structural Engineer, you will help expand our growing practice through technical execution of projects and developing staff. Project types may include heavy civil projects (e.g., dams, flood and retaining walls, water treatment facilities, and water transmission facilities) as well as architectural projects (low to mid-rise commercial, educational, and industrial buildings). What You’ll Do Lead efforts in the analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for various concurrent projects. Manage project scope, budget, and schedules to ensure successful delivery within established constraints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and execute projects. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with project teams (both internal and external). Serve as a trusted advisor, understanding project needs and providing tailored solutions. Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing Mentor and develop junior engineers. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) 6+ years of structural design experience Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Preferred Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) Project Management experience Experience supervising teams 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. #LI-Hybrid Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)
• 6+ years of structural design experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)
• Project Management experience
• Experience supervising teams

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in the analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for various concurrent projects.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedules to ensure successful delivery within established constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and execute projects.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with project teams (both internal and external).
• Serve as a trusted advisor, understanding project needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

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
• flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
• alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday

What This Job Offers

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