What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stormwater EIT position at Freese and Nichols, Inc.?
Freese and Nichols is seeking an Engineer EIT for our growing Houston office. The position comes with the opportunity for personal and professional growth with experience and demonstrated ability. As a Stormwater Engineer you will: Gather, correlate, and utilize raw data for the formation of a product suitable for review. Perform calculations and analyses necessary to complete assigned projects. Provide design control on assigned tasks within established design guidelines and under supervisor’s review to ensure the timely and accurate completion of design plans, specifications, reports, and studies. Conduct investigations, gather data, and prepare supporting documentation and final format of assigned tasks for studies and reports. 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. Provide quality work within the scope of 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. Assist Project Engineer in estimating engineering project costs. Maintain an awareness of project budgets and endeavor to complete assignments within budget. Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification CFM Certification preferred Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design software as follows: AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite. HEC-RAS 2D, XP-SWMM, Infoworks and/or Microstation is a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For more than 125 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers. Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer. At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For more than 125 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers. Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer. #LI-Hybrid From our sustainable projects to our investments in employees, working at Freese and Nichols means being part of a tradition of excellence that has lasted more than 125 years. By planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs, working at Freese and Nichols means making a positive impact on your local community. People notice the difference the moment they join us, and that’s reflected in our consistently high workplace satisfaction rankings from Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine. Our company culture is guided by values that cultivate an environment of respect and camaraderie. We care for one another like a family, celebrating life milestones together and providing support in hard times. Our leaders’ doors are open — if you’d like to talk, you can give them a call or just drop in. Our strategic business plan and performance reports are open, too, so you’ll know how your work fits into the big picture. You’ll know that you’re part of something greater. Join Freese and Nichols and make something meaningful every day. Come Join Our Team (2:19)