Electrical Engineer

Freese and Nichols is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing electrical team in Austin, Texas. As an Electrical Engineer, you will design and deliver electrical systems for water and wastewater systems for municipal, federal and private-sector projects while supporting project design and construction delivery, quality control, and the development of junior engineers.

What You’ll Do

• Design complete electrical systems, including power, lighting, generator systems, and controls for water and wastewater treatment plant and pump station facilities
• Analyze existing electrical systems and develop cost-effective improvements and modifications to rehabilitate or expand existing facilities
• Support projects through all phases, from pre-proposal and design through construction
• Prepare and review electrical design calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Assess electrical equipment and witness on-site electrical testing and startup
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Coordinate tasks to support project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Travel as needed to support project execution and site activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer license in the state of Texas
• 6+ years of Electrical Engineering experience
• Experience supporting all phases of design from pre-proposal through construction
• Experience working with clients and subcontractors
• Knowledge of construction documents
• Strong understanding of NEC, NESC and NFPA 820
• Understanding of power system analysis such as short circuit analysis, motor starting analysis and load flow studies
• Ability to travel as required

Preferred

• Experience designing electrical power, lighting, and controls systems for water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations
• Related transferrable experience in designing similar systems in the following industries: power generation, pulp/paper, chemical, midstream or O&G refineries
• Proficiency with SKM or ETAP
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Proficiency with Revit

At 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 Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.  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 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.