2026 Mechanical Engineer I Jobs - Texas

Do you want to enhance your community by creating sustainable solutions to make it more livable and environmentally sound?

Freese and Nichols has some fabulous opportunities for December 2025, May 2026, and August 2026 Mechanical Engineering new grads to launch their careers! Our opportunities provide you with a supportive pathway to grow your career in many areas – design, technical excellence, and business development.

By planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs, working here means positively impacting the world around us. We are a Great Place to Work Certified for 8 years and counting!

Our Mechanical Group provides HVAC design services for a variety of projects and clients, providing an in-depth knowledge base and real-world experience. We help reduce the consumption of energy and water through our expertise in energy master planning, irrigation/water management and lighting design.

What your day looks like –

You will work with other engineers to provide design work on projects such as Buildings, Bridges, Dams, Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Pump and Lift Stations, and other water-related projects.

You will partner with others to prepare detailed calculations, drawings, and technical specifications to assist in completing design projects. You will also verify information and adjust data as needed. And coordinate project efforts with others contributing to the project as well.

What we will do for you –

We offer you a flexible work environment including options such as a hybrid work schedule with remote work up to 2 days per week and an alternative work schedule with every other Friday off.

Our support for you in your career journey includes providing you with professional development in technical areas along with soft skills such as collaboration, managing workload, presentation skills, and building partnerships. Our mentoring program allows you to learn from those who have worked in our industry from recent grads to subject matter experts.  Rise and Thrive, our Young Professionals ERG (Employee Resource Group) will help you grow your career. They facilitate networking and development opportunities and social events, too!

Our opportunities are available in:

• Austin, TX     
• Houston, TX

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural, Engineering, or related degree (Current grad or those graduating in May or August 2026)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship

• Participation in a student organization such as a professional or technical society

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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.