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Freese and Nichols hires Engineering Managers to lead multi-discipline project teams across civil infrastructure, water, and environmental work. The firm has a track record of sponsoring international engineers into management roles, making it a realistic target if you hold relevant professional credentials and U.S. work authorization.
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Freese and Nichols is seeking a proven Project Manager to join our growing water and wastewater treatment team. This position is open to our Atlanta, Colombus, Duluth, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greenville offices. We deliver some of the largest and most technically complex treatment projects in the country—projects that demand strong leadership, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to quality.
Our team is at the forefront of innovation and scale. We helped deliver the nation’s first direct potable reuse project, are supporting the first municipal-scale seawater desalination facility on the Texas Gulf Coast, and are designing treatment plants with capacities exceeding 350 million gallons per day. As a project manager, you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams through the planning and delivery of these transformational systems.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities from planning through construction
- Oversee the development of technical deliverables, including process evaluations, design drawings, reports, and specifications
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers across multiple offices and disciplines
- Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget to ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery
- Serve as primary client contact, maintaining communication, trust, and long-term relationships
- Collaborate with subject matter experts on advanced technologies such as MBR, RO, IFAS, and desalination
- Support proposal development and participate in business development with existing and prospective clients
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or other related field
- 8+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment design and project execution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (required)
- Demonstrated experience managing complex municipal treatment projects
- Strong organizational skills, leadership presence, and client management ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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, 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.
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.
Lead Projects That Shape Communities
Freese and Nichols is seeking a proven Project Manager to join our growing water and wastewater treatment team. This position is open to our Atlanta, Colombus, Duluth, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greenville offices. We deliver some of the largest and most technically complex treatment projects in the country—projects that demand strong leadership, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to quality.
Our team is at the forefront of innovation and scale. We helped deliver the nation’s first direct potable reuse project, are supporting the first municipal-scale seawater desalination facility on the Texas Gulf Coast, and are designing treatment plants with capacities exceeding 350 million gallons per day. As a project manager, you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams through the planning and delivery of these transformational systems.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities from planning through construction
- Oversee the development of technical deliverables, including process evaluations, design drawings, reports, and specifications
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers across multiple offices and disciplines
- Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget to ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery
- Serve as primary client contact, maintaining communication, trust, and long-term relationships
- Collaborate with subject matter experts on advanced technologies such as MBR, RO, IFAS, and desalination
- Support proposal development and participate in business development with existing and prospective clients
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or other related field
- 8+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment design and project execution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (required)
- Demonstrated experience managing complex municipal treatment projects
- Strong organizational skills, leadership presence, and client management ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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, 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.
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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Get Your PE License Application Started Early
Freese and Nichols expects Engineering Managers to hold or be pursuing a Professional Engineer license. Start your PE application before you reach the offer stage, since some states take months to process foreign education evaluations.
Target Project Management Experience in Infrastructure
Freese and Nichols recruits Engineering Managers for water, transportation, and municipal infrastructure practices. Frame your resume around client-facing project delivery and team leadership in those sectors, not just technical engineering output.
Verify Your Visa Type Fits a Manager Role
H-1B and TN visas both support Engineering Manager positions, but the job duties must clearly constitute a specialty occupation. Confirm your offer letter describes management of engineering work, not purely administrative responsibilities, before USCIS reviews the petition.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Open Engineering Manager Roles
Freese and Nichols posts Engineering Manager openings across multiple regional offices. Search Migrate Mate to filter active roles by visa type and location, so you only spend time on positions aligned with your specific sponsorship situation.
Request Sponsorship Confirmation Before Accepting an Offer
Consulting firms sometimes leave sponsorship decisions to regional practice leaders rather than central HR. Ask explicitly during the offer call whether the specific office budget covers H-1B or TN filing costs, and get confirmation in writing before signing.
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Does Freese and Nichols sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Managers?
Yes, Freese and Nichols has sponsored H-1B visas for Engineering Manager roles. The firm operates primarily in civil and environmental consulting, where Engineering Manager positions routinely qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards. Sponsorship decisions can vary by office and practice area, so confirm directly with the hiring team during the offer process whether the specific role includes sponsorship.
How do I apply for Engineering Manager jobs at Freese and Nichols?
You can find and apply for Engineering Manager positions at Freese and Nichols through Migrate Mate, which filters open roles by visa sponsorship type so you can target listings that match your authorization status. Freese and Nichols typically posts openings by regional office and practice area, so applying to roles aligned with your engineering discipline, whether water, transportation, or environmental, improves your chances of progressing.
Which visa types does Freese and Nichols commonly use for Engineering Manager roles?
Freese and Nichols has supported H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and J-1 visa holders in engineering roles. For Engineering Manager positions specifically, H-1B is the most common long-term sponsorship path. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals whose engineering discipline appears on the USMCA qualifying occupation list. F-1 OPT and CPT are typically used for earlier-career roles before transitioning to a longer-term status.
What qualifications does Freese and Nichols expect for Engineering Manager candidates?
Freese and Nichols generally expects Engineering Manager candidates to hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline and to have substantial experience leading project delivery teams. A Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred and in some practice areas is a firm requirement. Experience managing client relationships and coordinating multi-discipline teams in infrastructure consulting carries significant weight in the selection process.
How do I know if my visa status will work with Freese and Nichols' hiring timeline?
Timing depends on your current status and which visa path applies. H-1B cap filings occur in April each year, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. If you're on F-1 OPT, your expiration date must allow enough runway for Freese and Nichols to file before the cap-gap period triggers. TN status can be obtained more quickly and doesn't follow a cap season, which makes it a faster path for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals.
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