Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional mechanical engineer to lead a group of engineers and grow the mechanical and plumbing team.

Our Mechanical and Plumbing team provides a wide variety of services to the water and wastewater industry, municipal, government, federal, educational facilities, commercial, and private practice clients. As a lead mechanical engineer, you will leverage your technical experience to successfully execute and deliver projects from inception to successful start-up and turnover. In this role, you will work with multi-discipline and highly interactive teams to deliver study, design, and construction phase services to our clients. To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate strong leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, negotiation, communication skills, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

Serve as HVAC & plumbing engineer for facilities, pump stations, treatment plants, and drainage structuresPerform design and review calculations of others and seal drawings and reports, understand basic HVAC and plumbing design principles and sign documents per the state board of Professional Engineers sealing regulations and industry standard of careAbility to lead a group of, and mentor, junior staffMaintain effective communication with client, client’s staff, regulatory agencies and within project teamsParticipate in business development activities including engineering scope and fee preparation, proposal preparation, and marketing activities.  Also, interaction and a commitment to client service for both internal and external clientsEagerly, earnestly, and proactively seek answers and assistance necessary to perform tasks and meet deadlines within budgetOccasional travel to client sites

Qualifications

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)6+ years’ experience in Mechanical and/or Plumbing engineering Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license

Key Skills and Attributes:

Ability to self-direct and work on multiple assignments at once while meeting project deliverable dates and completing other task-driven assignmentsAbility to lead, motivate, and manage a project team and oversee excellent quality of work Demonstrated technical proficiency in HVAC and plumbing design per industry standards (ASHRAE, ASPE, IBC, NFPA)Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

8+ years’ experience in Mechanical/Plumbing engineering Project Management experience Pump station and treatment plant HVAC/plumbing engineering experienceDemonstrated technical proficiency in client-specific A/E standards and processes (federal UFCs and UFGS, city and state of employment processes)CxA certification and/or commissioning and energy efficiency services experience

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For more than 125 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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