Structural Discipline Lead

Freese and Nichols • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is continuing to grow its structural practice in Texas and is seeking a Structural Discipline Lead in Austin to help advance technical excellence, develop people, and support the delivery of complex, high-impact projects. This role offers an opportunity for a strong technical leader who wants to shape a discipline, mentor engineers, and play a key role in project success across a wide range of structural applications, from water infrastructure to commercial and industrial facilities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
• Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Project management experience
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design for a variety of projects
• Prepare and review technical reports, plans, and specifications
• Ensure quality and consistency across deliverables
• Provide guidance on complex design challenges
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple concurrent projects
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
• Build strong relationships with project teams and clients
• Understand project needs and deliver tailored, high-quality solutions
• Contribute to a culture of exceptional client service

Benefits

• 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