Freese And Nichols
Privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm delivering infrastructure solutions across the U.S.
2026 Electrical Engineer I Jobs
Design electrical systems for water infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Primary responsibilities include primary and medium‑voltage distribution, emergency and backup power generation, motor‑starting analysis, short‑circuit and arc‑flash studies, and lighting design. Your typical day will involve partnering with others to prepare detailed calculations, drawings, and technical specifications, verifying and adjusting data as needed, and coordinating project efforts with the broader team. • Design power systems for water infrastructure projects (primary and medium voltage distribution, emergency backup power, motor starting, short‑circuit and arc‑flash analysis, lighting). • Prepare calculations, drawings, and technical specifications; verify and adjust data; coordinate project efforts with multidisciplinary teams. • Collaborate effectively with engineers from structural, mechanical, civil, and environmental disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸power design
- ▸voltage distribution
- ▸backup power
- ▸motor starting
- ▸short‑circuit
- ▸lighting design
What You Bring
Our Electrical team is part of the Facilities Group and collaborates with structural, mechanical, civil, and environmental engineers on projects such as buildings, bridges, dams, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and pump and lift stations. As a member of this multidisciplinary team you will work on multiple projects, and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Electrical engineers are critical to the long‑term operation of water infrastructure by designing the power needs for these projects. Opportunities are available in Fort Worth, TX; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; and Raleigh, NC. Candidates must hold a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering; internship experience and leadership in student organizations are preferred. • Required: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering; preferred internship experience and leadership in student organizations.
Requirements
- ▸electrical eng
- ▸bs/ms
- ▸internship
- ▸leadership
- ▸communication
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
Do you want to enhance your community by creating sustainable solutions that make it more livable and environmentally sound? Freese and Nichols offers fabulous opportunities for December 2025, May 2026, and August 2026 new graduates to launch their careers. Our programs provide a supportive pathway to grow in design, technical excellence, and business development. We provide a flexible work environment with options such as a hybrid schedule (up to two remote days per week) or an alternative schedule that gives every other Friday off. Your career development is supported through technical training, soft‑skill workshops, a mentoring program, and the Young Professionals ERG that offers networking, development events, and social activities. Freese and Nichols’ culture is guided by the LEADS values—Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always. With more than 130 years of experience, we design sustainable water and infrastructure projects across the United States and offer a competitive benefits package, paid overtime, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in New Mexico and North Carolina. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. • Work in a flexible hybrid schedule (up to 2 remote days/week) or alternative schedule (every other Friday off). • Access professional development, mentoring, and Young Professionals ERG networking opportunities.
Work Environment
Hybrid