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Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler
freese· Freese and Nichols, Inc.
About this role
Freese and Nichols is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler to join our team in Houston or Pearland, Texas. In this role, you will take ownership of impactful water and wastewater planning and modeling projects while building a long-term career path into leadership. You will work alongside experienced leaders, gain exposure to complex infrastructure challenges, and grow within a stable environment designed to support your professional development over time.
What You’ll Do
Manage water and wastewater master planning projects, including schedule, budget, and client coordination
Serve as a consistent point of contact for Houston-area clients, building trusted, long-term relationships
Collaborate with internal teams and senior leaders to deliver high-quality planning solutions
Support delivery of critical projects through sound engineering judgment and clear communication of progress, risks, and outcomes with clients and internal teams
Mentor early-career engineers and help foster a supportive, growth-oriented team environment
Expand your technical and leadership capabilities through increasing responsibility and structured development opportunities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field
Professional Engineer (PE) license or successful completion of PE exam with ability to obtain licensure within 1 year
4+ years of engineering experience in water, wastewater, or infrastructure projects
Experience managing or supporting project, schedule, and budget
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients and project teams
Preferred
Experience in water and wastewater master planning, distribution and collection system hydraulic modeling, sanitary sewer evaluation studies, and/or impact fee studies
Experience working with municipal clients
Demonstrated ability to mentor or support junior staff
Interest in long-term leadership growth and team development
Familiarity with planning and modeling tools, or data analysis for infrastructure systems
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 Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. 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 Working at Freese and Nichols.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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This Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler role at freese is based in 2 Locations, Houston, Texas, Pearland, Texas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler role at freese full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler role in the Freese and Nichols, Inc. department at freese.
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When was the Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler job at freese posted?
This Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler position at freese was posted on Aug 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Water/Wastewater Engineer & Hydraulic Modeler
freese
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