Engineer I - Electrical

Freese and Nichols has a great entry-level Electrical Engineer I opportunity for a recent grad or an upcoming grad in December 2024, May 2025, or December 2025 to launch their professional careers!

By planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs, working at Freese and Nichols means positively impacting the world around us. We plan, design, and manage infrastructure projects with client service and continuous improvement in mind. An electrical engineer is absolutely critical to the successful operation and long-term use of water infrastructure.  

Freese and Nichols offers a flexible work environment that includes options such as a hybrid work schedule with remote work up to 2 days per week and an alternative work schedule with every other Friday off.

In this role, you will work on great projects such as Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Pump and Lift Stations, and other water related projects. You will be a member of a team of engineers and other professionals working on multiple projects. Collaboration is key so good verbal and written communication skills are a must.

This role encompasses these work areas:

• Primary electrical distribution
• Medium voltage distribution
• Emergency and backup power generation
• Instrumentation & Process Controls (I&C)
• Motor Starting analysis, short circuit studies, and arc flash analysis
• Lighting

Responsibilities:

• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations
• Collect, adjust, and correlate data and recognize discrepancies in results
• Perform project assignments within the scope of work and guidelines
• Create reports for various tasks and assignments
• Responsible for coordination of project efforts contributed by technicians and/or drafting personnel working on the same project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (current grad or graduating December 2024 or May 2025)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship
• Participation in a student organization such as a professional or technical society

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About Freese and Nichols

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 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.

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