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 MattersAustin growth – One of the fastest-growing regions in Texas with increasing demand for structural expertiseDiverse project portfolio – Work across water, infrastructure, and building projectsTechnical leadership – Opportunity to influence design standards and project executionPeople development – Play a key role in mentoring and growing the next generationKey ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipLead structural analysis and design for a variety of projectsPrepare and review technical reports, plans, and specificationsEnsure quality and consistency across deliverablesProvide guidance on complex design challengesProject ManagementManage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple concurrent projectsCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomesServe as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholdersTeam DevelopmentMentor and develop junior engineersSupport knowledge sharing and continuous learningFoster a collaborative and growth-oriented team environmentClient & Team CollaborationBuild strong relationships with project teams and clientsUnderstand project needs and deliver tailored, high-quality solutionsContribute to a culture of exceptional client serviceQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)6+ years of structural design experienceStrong communication and leadership skillsAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyPreferredMaster’s degree in Structural EngineeringStructural Engineer (SE) licenseProject management experienceExperience supervising or mentoring staffAbout Freese and NicholsAt 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.#LI-Hybrid SummaryLocation: Austin, TexasType: Full time