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.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Preferred:
  Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Preferred:
  Project management experience
• Preferred:
  Experience supervising or mentoring staff

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• Flexible work environment (hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work)
• Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday

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.