Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler

About the role

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler to join our team in Houston or Pearland, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater master planning projects, including schedule, budget, and client coordination
• Serve as a consistent point of contact for Houston-area clients, building trusted, long-term relationships
• Collaborate with internal teams and senior leaders to deliver high-quality planning solutions
• Support delivery of critical projects through sound engineering judgment and clear communication of progress, risks, and outcomes with clients and internal teams
• Mentor early-career engineers and help foster a supportive, growth-oriented team environment
• Expand your technical and leadership capabilities through increasing responsibility and structured development opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or successful completion of PE exam with ability to obtain licensure within 1 year
• 4+ years of engineering experience in water, wastewater, or related infrastructure projects
• Experience managing or supporting project, schedule, and budget
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients and project teams

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience in water and wastewater master planning, hydraulic modeling, sanitary sewer evaluation studies, and/or impact fee studies
• Experience working with municipal clients in the Houston area
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or support junior staff
• Interest in long-term leadership growth and team development
• Familiarity with planning and modeling tools, or data analysis for infrastructure systems

Skills

• Technical proficiency in water and wastewater engineering
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring abilities

Benefits

Freese and Nichols offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus, paid overtime for salaried employees, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. Our flexible work environment includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.