Water Resources Design Engineer

Freese and Nichols • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is currently searching for a highly motivated, client-focused, and solution driven Engineer in our Water Resources Design Practice to join our Houston, Texas office. This position requires an engineer to serve as a client facing project manager in the field of water resources design and heavy civil projects with an emphasis on dams and levees. Candidate will be responsible for leading the analysis, design, and preparation of technical reports, construction documents, Engineer of Record services during construction. The Candidate will work independently as well as plan and supervise work of teams of professionals and technicians in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Interest and proven ability to supervise, coach and mentor staff is required. The position involves client interaction and a commitment to client service. The position also encompasses business development activities, including proposal preparation, client visits, and marketing activities. Serve as an Engineer and Project Manager for large complex projects. Direct and supervise studies, investigations, and designs. Define tasks to be conducted by others, and provide general supervision, review, and approval throughout each project to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality. Maintain effective communications with client, client’s staff, and regulatory agencies. Provide supervision of a multi-discipline team of engineers, CAD technicians, designers, drafters, scientist, etc., requiring intergroup and interoffice coordination and external consultant management. Keep the project team abreast of all project activities, responding promptly to needs, problems, or requests. Evaluate and analyze design decisions to ensure objectivity, soundness of design, and impact of those decisions on schedule, budget, and needs. Responsible for collecting, correlating, and preparing recommendations and conclusions for reports. Participate in the preparation and implementation of construction contract documents. Track project financials and perform monthly reporting and preparation of status reports. Develop and maintain a quality control plan for the engineering disciplines required to produce high quality deliverables. Develop and maintain the project schedule. Maintain timeliness and technical correctness of a project to ensure high-quality work that meets the client’s budget and expectations. Remain up to date on applicable regulations and related technological advancements. Investigate new areas of technology or new applications of existing design and construction techniques.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in engineering of dams, levees, and hydraulic structures.
• B.S. degree in Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills – both technical writing and oral.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a project team.

Nice To Haves

• Registered with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, design, and preparation of technical reports and construction documents.
• Serve as a client facing project manager in water resources design and heavy civil projects.
• Plan and supervise work of teams of professionals and technicians.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor staff.
• Engage in business development activities including proposal preparation and client visits.
• Direct and supervise studies, investigations, and designs.
• Define tasks for team members and provide supervision and review.
• Maintain effective communications with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Supervise a multi-discipline team and manage external consultants.
• Evaluate and analyze design decisions for soundness and impact.
• Prepare recommendations and conclusions for reports.
• Participate in the preparation of construction contract documents.
• Track project financials and prepare status reports.
• Develop and maintain a quality control plan.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure technical correctness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid overtime for salaried employees.
• Annual bonus.
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.
• Flexible work environment including a hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work.
• Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees