Engineer III- Master Planning

Freese and Nichols is seeking a W/WW Master Planning Engineer in Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville, Florida. The ideal candidate will have technical competencies to perform tasks with oversight, exhibit self-management and eager to grow technically as well as develop project management skills. Support projects, such as: integrated master plans, water distribution and sewer collection system hydraulic evaluations, water quality in distribution systems and asset management. Working with utilities to solve complex issues and develop system-wide plans. Will utilize hydraulic modeling and technical analyses, draft technical reports, and meeting materials. We offer a collaborative environment and opportunity to grow.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Resolve problems associated with projects.  Perform field inspections, detailed design work, check design computations done by others, and coordinate design and analysis criteria.

• Assist Project Engineer in estimating engineering project costs.  Maintain an awareness of project budgets and endeavor to complete assignments within budget.

• Perform independent work on assigned tasks for studies and designs.  Develop an outline for problem solution for approval by Project Engineer.  Proceed with analysis of study with general guidance and final review by Project Engineer.

• Assist the Project Engineer in the development and execution of the assigned projects and assume various tasks necessary to project completion.

• Become acquainted with the procedures and techniques necessary to execute a sound and efficient project.  On assigned projects, provide guidance and assistance to drafting personnel and help expand their capabilities in project performance.

• Provide quality work within the scope f work, guidelines, manhours, and schedules defined by the Project Manager.  Provide the Project Manager with information and assist in the coordination of information between groups.  Provide the Project manager with information for decision-making related to the overall project.

• May serve as Project manager for small, simple, and well-defined projects with limited alternatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, MS is a plus

• Required experience: 3+ years of related experience in Civil/Environmental Field

• Successful completion of the FE exam with ability to obtain EIT registration within 3 months of hire date)

• Experience with hydraulic modeling software, such as Innovyze products (InfoWater, InfoWorks ICM SE, InfoSewer, InfoSWMM, H2OSURGE, InfoAsset Planner) or Bentley products (SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, Hammer)

• Experience with GIS applications in water and wastewater planning

• Experience with data management/analytics and coding a plus

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.