Site Civil Engineer

Freese and Nichols • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Site Civil Engineer in Austin, Texas. As a Site Civil Engineer, you will serve as an embedded extension of municipal staff, supporting daily engineering functions that keep public infrastructure safe, sustainable, and cost-effective while helping move projects from planning through construction. You will oversee capital improvement projects from concept through completion, review and approve civil engineering plans for streets, drainage, water quality, and water and sewer infrastructure. You will coordinate with design consultants, contractors, developers, and city departments to keep public improvements aligned with city standards and design criteria. You will also support other internal discipline teams in reviews for preliminary plans, site plans, platting, permitting, zoning, subdivision, and utility service requests. Additionally, you will draft technical reports, council memos, grant applications, and RFPs while maintaining project documentation and regulatory compliance. You will assist with flood damage prevention activities, including day-to-day ordinance administration and hydrologic, hydraulic, and engineering analysis for floodplain delineation and drainage studies. You will review construction change orders and pay applications and respond to field engineering questions as needed during construction public infrastructure related projects. You will help prepare infrastructure master plans, maintain GIS-based asset data, and prioritize capital projects with supporting budget estimates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in or for a municipal engineering or public works department
• Familiarity with TxDOT, TCEQ, and FEMA standards
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) per Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA) or ability to obtain
• Working knowledge of municipal codes, ordinances, and development regulations
• CCM or PMP

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital improvement projects from concept through completion
• Review and approve civil engineering plans for streets, drainage, water quality, and water and sewer infrastructure
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, developers, and city departments to keep public improvements aligned with city standards and design criteria
• Support other internal discipline teams in reviews for preliminary plans, site plans, platting, permitting, zoning, subdivision, and utility service requests
• Draft technical reports, council memos, grant applications, and RFPs while maintaining project documentation and regulatory compliance
• Assist with flood damage prevention activities, including day-to-day ordinance administration and hydrologic, hydraulic, and engineering analysis for floodplain delineation and drainage studies
• Review construction change orders and pay applications and respond to field engineering questions as needed during construction public infrastructure related projects
• Help prepare infrastructure master plans, maintain GIS-based asset data, and prioritize capital projects with supporting budget estimates
• Manage project teams (not direct reports) on a variety of projects and across the entirety of the project
• Provide instructions on assignments and follow up to ensure deadlines are met
• Act as a technical expert inside and outside of FNI in respective engineering field/s

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
• 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: Senior