<div><p><span><span>Freese and Nichols is seeking a Water/Wastewater Transmission & Utilities Engineer in Training to join our Charlotte, NC office.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Prepare design calculations, design drawings, and specifications necessary for most economical methods of construction.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Perform analyses with guidance from senior engineers</span><span><span> </span>and prepare reports of results and conclusions in a clear, concise manner. <span> </span></span><span>Coordinate with and<span> </span></span><span>provide</span><span><span> </span>task-level guidance to technicians and junior staff</span><span><span> </span>on assigned tasks and review and evaluate their results.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintain and<span> </span></span><span>utilize</span><span><span> </span>working knowledge of accepted engineering design standards and practice in the execution of design work that will meet the client’s needs and conform to firm standards.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Coordinate the work of drafting<span> </span></span><span>personnel;</span><span><span> </span></span><span>technicians;</span><span><span> </span>or other engineers on technical matters pertinent to project assignments.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Work toward keeping current tasks within schedule and budget to fit the needs of the project.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span><span> </span>in providing input and coordination with other departments.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide data, as<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>, for cost estimating, and secure preliminary equipment costs for reviews.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Contribute ideas for process improvements and support innovation<span> </span></span><span>that will<span> </span></span><span>benefit</span><span><span> </span>the firm and its clients.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Keep project teams informed on project status, and communicate effectively on progress, next steps, and coordination requirements.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support Project Managers or serve as task lead on small projects</span><span><span> </span>that primarily require work within<span> </span></span><span>own</span><span><span> </span>group but may also require coordination with other groups and the client.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrates</span><span><span> </span>strong self-leadership by effectively managing individual tasks and priorities, while beginning to provide guidance and support to junior staff or technicians on assigned work under the direction of senior engineers</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><b>Qualifications</b></h1><p></p><p></p><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>3+ years of experience including work requiring independent evaluation,<span> </span></span><span>selection</span><span>, and application of standard engineering techniques. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Master’s</span><span><span> </span>degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or relevant field<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Valid EIT Certification progressing toward PE licensure</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Some familiarity with Civil3D is preferred.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><b>About Freese and Nichols</b></h1><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (<b>L</b>earn continuously, <b>E</b>ngage as family, <b>A</b>ct with integrity, <b>D</b>eliver quality, and <b>S</b>erve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>Benefits That Work for You</u></span></a>), 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.</p><p></p><p>Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.freese.com/careers/working-here"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>Working at Freese and Nichols</u></span></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><h3><span style="color:#ffffff">#LI-Hybrid </span></h3>
