Privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm delivering infrastructure solutions across the U.S.
Responsibilities include performing specific tasks within broader assignments, applying standard engineering practices, assisting the project manager as needed, and collecting, adjusting, and correlating calculations while recognizing any discrepancies.
We hire majors in Civil/Environmental/Water Resource Engineering, Biological and Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering, Structural/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering (Water Transmission & Utilities only).
Qualifications require a current student pursuing a BS or MS in one of the listed majors with a graduation date of August 2026 or later. Preferred experience includes Excel, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, AutoCAD, or GIS, as well as involvement in student organizations.
Freese and Nichols is excited to relaunch intern recruiting for summer 2026 after maintaining a Top 100 Internship Program ranking from Yello and WayUp. Interns will work under professional engineers on projects that impact surrounding communities and beyond, while gaining exposure to multiple technical practice areas to discover their passions.
The internship also offers networking opportunities through the Rise & Thrive employee resource group, which will host events across the company. Interns must be on‑site each day to build connections with their group, fellow interns, and staff. Relocation or housing stipends are not provided. Positions are available in Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; Greenville, SC; and Atlanta, GA.
Freese and Nichols embraces the LEADS values—Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always—and has a 130‑year legacy of designing infrastructure. Benefits feature a comprehensive package, paid overtime, an annual bonus, cabin access in New Mexico, and a flexible hybrid schedule with up to 40 % remote work and alternate Fridays off. The firm employs over 1,300 professionals and is an equal‑opportunity employer.