Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a highly motivated, well-rounded
Geologist I
with an interest in the geotechnical field, to add to our
Water Resources Dam and Levee Design
group in
Fort Worth, Texas
. This is a great role for a new grad or upcoming August 2026 grad.
What your day looks like -
Perform site investigations including data collection, borehole logging, classification of soil and rock materials, oversight of piezometer and well installations, pump and packer tests, study of exposed stratigraphic and structural relationships and mapping of geologic units.
Conduct geologic analyses as part of a team and present results in a written report.
Evaluate seismic impacts on project sites and prepare fault studies.
Utilize technical procedures and tools in stratigraphic and structural analyses of subsurface geologic units.
Applicant must be willing to interface with internal and external clients, landowners and regulatory agencies and develop strong working relationships through project interaction.
This role is 80% fieldwork and 20% producing reports
. You will be working outdoors in all types of weather in remote locations. It is physically demanding as well. You will be lifting sample boxes that can weigh up to 50 pounds and using a pipe wrench. There will be travel involved, some will be overnight. Approximately 10% of it will be out of state.
What we will do for you –
We offer you a flexible work environment that includes options such as a
hybrid work schedule
that allows you to work from home some of the time. Our support for you in your career journey includes providing you with professional development in technical areas along with soft skills such as collaboration, managing workload, presentation skills, and building partnerships.
Our mentoring program
allows you to learn from those who have worked in our industry from recent grads to subject matter experts.
Rise and Thrive
, our Young Professionals ERG (Employee Resource Group) will help you grow your career as well. They facilitate networking and development
opportunities and
social events, too!
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or Engineering Geology
Strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work in all types of weather and field conditions, regularly engage in travel with overnight stays and oversee field investigations for a wide variety of projects
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About Freese and Nichols
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (
L
earn continuously,
E
ngage as family,
A
ct with integrity,
D
eliver quality, and
S
erve 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.
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