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Transmission and Utilities Project Engineer/Manager

Freese and Nichols
San Antonio, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2026

About the role

Freese and Nichols is seeking an experienced, licensed engineer to join our Central Texas Treatment, Transmission & Utilities team as a Water and Wastewater Transmission/Utilities Engineer and/or Project Manager based in our San Antonio, TX office. In this role, you will be responsible for leading project design efforts; managing scope, schedule, and budget; preparing client communications; and supporting business development initiatives. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:  

  • Prepare design calculations, design drawings, and specifications necessary for most economical method of construction 

  • Seal drawings and reports as required 

  • Perform independent studies and prepare reports of results and conclusions in a clear, concise manner.  Direct other engineers and technicians on assigned tasks and review and evaluate their results.  Present and deliver final reports to clients. 

  • Maintain and utilize working knowledge of accepted engineering design standards and practices in the execution of design work that will meet the client’s needs and conform to firm standards. 

  • Coordinate the work of drafting personnel; technicians; or other engineers on technical matters pertinent to project assignments. 

  • Work toward keeping current tasks within schedule and budget to fit the needs of the project. 

  • Provide input and coordination with other departments. 

  • Provide data, as required, for cost estimating, and secure preliminary equipment costs for reviews. 

  • Investigate new methods and implement new ideas and/or procedures that will benefit the firm and its clients. 

  • Keep project teams informed on project status, and communicate effectively on progress, next steps, and coordination requirements. 

  • Serve as Project Manager for projects that primarily require work within own group but may also require coordination with other groups and the client 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering 

  • Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license 

  • 4+ years of related water and wastewater treatment experience    

  • Mix of technical experience including but not limited to water and wastewater design of pipelines, storage, lift stations, pump stations, coordination of civil/structural/mechanical/electrical design, and construction contract administration and management 

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently 

  • Proven ability to manage a multi-discipline design team and assign tasks to and review work of EITs 

  • Proven ability to build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients, both internal and external, as well as representatives of local, state and federal regulatory agencies 

 

Preferred: 

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