Structural Discipline Lead

Freese and Nichols is continuing to grow our structural practice in Texas and is seeking a Structural Discipline Lead in Austin to help advance our technical excellence, develop our people, and support delivery of complex, high-impact projects.

This is an opportunity for a strong technical leader who wants to shape a discipline, mentor engineers, and play a key role in project success across a wide range of structural applications—from water infrastructure to commercial and industrial facilities.

Why This Role Matters

• Austin growth – One of the fastest-growing regions in Texas with increasing demand for structural expertise
• Diverse project portfolio – Work across water, infrastructure, and building projects
• Technical leadership – Opportunity to influence design standards and project execution
• People development – Play a key role in mentoring and growing the next generation

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead structural analysis and design for a variety of projects
• Prepare and review technical reports, plans, and specifications
• Ensure quality and consistency across deliverables
• Provide guidance on complex design challenges

Project Management

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple concurrent projects
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders

Team Development

• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment

Client & Team Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with project teams and clients
• Understand project needs and deliver tailored, high-quality solutions
• Contribute to a culture of exceptional client service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)
• 6+ years of structural design experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
• Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Project management experience
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff

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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