Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional mechanical engineer and project manager to grow the mechanical and plumbing team. Our Mechanical and Plumbing team provides a wide variety of services to the water and wastewater industry, municipal, government, federal, educational facilities, commercial, and private practice clients. As a lead mechanical engineer and project manager, you will leverage your technical experience to successfully execute and deliver projects from inception to successful start-up and turnover. In this role, you will work with multi-discipline and highly interactive teams to deliver study, design, and construction phase services to our clients. To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate strong leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, negotiation, communication skills, teamwork, and organizational skills. Responsibilities: Serve as project manager for multi-discipline A/E and MEP facilities projects for municipal, state, federal, and higher education clients Serve as HVAC, plumbing, mechanical actuation, and instrumentation and control engineer for facilities, pump stations, treatment plants, and drainage structures Provide commissioning and energy efficiency services. Plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects using earned value management principles Provide supervision of multi-discipline teams of engineers, engineering technicians, CAD and BIM technicians, designers, sub-consultants, etc. Coordinate assigned work to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality Perform design and review calculations of others and seal drawings and reports, understand basic HVAC and plumbing design principles and sign documents per the state board of Professional Engineers sealing regulations and industry standard of care Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff Maintain effective communication with client, client’s staff, regulatory agencies and within project teams Participate in business development activities including engineering scope and fee preparation, proposal preparation, and marketing activities. Also, interaction and a commitment to client service for both internal and external clients Organize and digest large amounts of data quickly, whether it be multiple equipment designs on a project, multiple projects or phases/tasks in FNI’s project management software, and multiple scope items Eagerly, earnestly, and proactively seek answers and assistance necessary to perform tasks and meet deadlines within budget Occasional travel to client sites Qualifications Qualifications and experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) 4 years’ experience in Mechanical/Plumbing engineering and project management Texas or Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license Key Skills and Attributes: Ability to self-direct and work on multiple assignments at once while meeting project deliverable dates and completing other task-driven assignments Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a project team and oversee excellent quality of work Demonstrated technical proficiency in HVAC and plumbing design per industry standards (ASHRAE, ASPE, IBC, NFPA) Excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred: 6 years’ experience in Mechanical/Plumbing engineering and project management Demonstrated technical proficiency in client-specific A/E standards and processes (federal UFCs and UFGS, city and state of employment processes) CxA certification Fire protection engineering experience Mechanical actuation engineering experience Pump station and treatment plant HVAC/plumbing engineering experience 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)