Freese and Nichols has a great opportunity for an
Engineer in Training in our Water Resource Planning Group in
Houston, Fort Worth, or Austin. As a Water Resource Planning Engineer/Hydrologist, you will assist in the identification, planning, evaluation, and development of future water needs and supplies for a range of public and private clients. This work will include water demand analysis, supply reliability analysis, surface and groundwater modeling, project conceptualization and cost estimation, evaluation of environmental impacts, and client and stakeholder engagement. Work will be conducted in a team environment under the direction of senior planners and engineers.
- Responsible for conducting analysis and developing technical reports for water resource planning projects. This work will include supply reliability analysis, surface and/or groundwater modeling, project conceptualization and cost estimation, evaluation of environmental impacts, climate resiliency, etc.
- Candidate must have educational or practical experience including but not limited to surface water and/or groundwater modeling, data analysis and programming, cost estimating, report preparation, and public presentations.
- Candidate will work along with a team of senior professionals and should possess effective written and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to effectively organize and execute work are essential.
QualificationsQualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Biological, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, or similar degree
- EIT required
Preferred:
- Familiarity with integrated water resource planning concepts including the comprehensive management of water, wastewater, and stormwater resources
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or comparable engineering or applied science degree
- Familiarity with the Water Rights Analysis Package and the Texas Water Availability Models
About Freese and NicholsAt 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 https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. 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 1,200+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.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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