Freese And Nichols
Privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm delivering infrastructure solutions across the U.S.
2026 Mechanical Engineer I Jobs - Texas
Entry-level mechanical engineer designing HVAC and water infrastructure projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
New hires will collaborate with other engineers on design work for buildings, bridges, dams, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and pump and lift stations. They will prepare detailed calculations, drawings, and technical specifications, verify and adjust data as needed, and coordinate project efforts with multidisciplinary teams. • Collaborate with engineers to design buildings, bridges, dams, water/wastewater facilities, and pump and lift stations. • Prepare detailed calculations, drawings, and technical specifications for projects. • Verify and adjust project data while coordinating efforts across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design work
- ▸calculations
- ▸technical drawings
- ▸spec preparation
- ▸data verification
- ▸team coordination
What You Bring
The Mechanical Group delivers HVAC design services across a variety of projects, leveraging expertise in energy master planning, irrigation and water management, and lighting design to reduce energy and water consumption. This team’s in‑depth knowledge base offers new engineers real‑world experience on complex infrastructure. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and be graduating in May or August 2026; internships and participation in student professional societies are preferred. Positions are available in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston, Texas. The company’s culture is guided by its LEADS values and a 130‑year legacy of planning and designing essential infrastructure, and it remains committed to equal employment opportunity. • Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, graduating May or August 2026; preferred: internship experience and involvement in student organizations.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical engineering
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸master's
- ▸internship
- ▸student orgs
- ▸hvac
Benefits
Freese and Nichols supports its employees with a flexible work environment, including a hybrid schedule (up to two remote days per week) and an alternative schedule that gives every other Friday off. Professional development covers both technical skills and soft skills such as collaboration, workload management, presentation, and partnership building, complemented by a mentoring program and a Young Professionals employee resource group that offers networking, development, and social events. • Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with up to two remote days per week and an alternative schedule offering every other Friday off. • Receive professional development in technical and soft‑skill areas, mentorship, and access to the Young Professionals ERG. • Benefits include paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, cabin access in New Mexico and North Carolina, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Environment
Hybrid