Mechanical Engineer - Facilities

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our mechanical, electrical, and plumbing practice in our Fort Worth, TX office.

About the role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will support facility and building systems projects by applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria while continuing to grow your technical capabilities and progress toward professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform heat load calculations and related engineering analyses
• Support ductwork layout and sizing and HVAC equipment selection
• Draft technical reports and support project documentation
• Provide cost estimation support for assigned projects
• Support design of building controls and DDC systems
• Lay out and size basic plumbing water and drainage systems
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Deliver quality work within established project scope, schedules, and design guidelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
• EIT
• 1+ years of related experience
• Familiarity with ASHRAE codes and standards and applicable building, mechanical, and plumbing codes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

About Freese And Nichols

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• Flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule (up to 40% remote work)
• Alternative work schedule program (day off every other Friday)