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Freese and Nichols

Water Resources Engineer

Freese and Nichols, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Freese and Nichols, Inc.(FNI) is currently searching for a highly-motivated, passionate and experienced

Water Resources Engineer

to join our Central Texas Stormwater Group preferably in

San Antonio, Texas . This team member will be responsible for leading production of flood risk and mitigation planning and design projects for public sector clients.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead production teams for H&H analysis and preparation of technical reports for diverse projects including open channels, closed conduit systems, drainage master planning and CIPs, detention/retention ponds, and mitigation of drainage impacts. Provide support in managing projects, including maintaining schedules, tracking of project financials, and preparing monthly status reports with interest in directly interfacing with clients. Work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals and analysts. Candidate will have strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills and will provide direction and mentorship to junior staff. Qualifications

Required:

5+ years' experience in stormwater management Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to become licensed within 6 months Experience with a diverse range of software packages such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady flow, and two-dimensional), ICM, ArcGIS Pro, and the Microsoft office suite Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred:

CFM Certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices Experience with the preparation of design plans, technical specifications, and opinion of probable construction costs for stormwater infrastructure projects. Experience with streambank stabilization, channel restoration, desilting, and natural stable channel design. Experience with development of FEMA flood studies, LOMRs and CLOMRs. Knowledge of FEMA RiskMap Program, Guidelines and Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping, preliminary and post-preliminary processing, and the Mapping Information Platform (MIP)

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About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

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.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. 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.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

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.

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