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Freese and Nichols is seeking an Applied Technology Leader to join our Technical Excellence Group. We welcome candidates fromany of our office locations. The Applied Technology Leader spearheads the research, development, and implementation of new and emerging technologies to enhance project delivery, operational efficiency, and design quality. This strategic leader collaborates with engineering teams, project managers, and clients to align technology solutions with business goals.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a firm-wide technology strategy, including evaluating and integrating technology solutions for FNI's suite of services.
• Provide expert guidance and support to project teams on the application of advanced software, including BIM/CAD, GIS, and 3D modeling.
• Lead R&D efforts for applied technologies such as smart city integration, AI-driven analysis, reality capture, and digital twins.
• Enhance engineering processes by integrating new software and workflows, focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Act as a mentor and technical leader, coaching staff on new tools and methodologies to build and strengthen internal capabilities.
• Facilitate communication and technical coordination with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders, effectively explaining complex technological concepts.
• Establish and uphold technical standards, leading internal quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures for technology-driven project deliverables.
• Collaborate on proposals and bids by providing innovative technical solutions that demonstrate the firm's leadership in applied technology.
• Monitor the technical performance of complex projects and manage competing priorities, ensuring project delivery meets time, budget, and quality requirements.
• Facilitate coordination with BT to ensure software purchases, licenses, security, and other policies are met in testing and deploying technologies. BT will be responsible software maintenance activities; the Applied Technology Leader will be responsible for establishing standards and processes associated with implementing those technologies for service delivery.
• Coordination with Project Management Delivery Director: Facilitate coordination with the PDD and PM Steering Committee to ensure technologies are appropriate for

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical field is required, with a master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering consulting, with a focus on technology leadership or innovation.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in civil engineering software and advanced technology, such as Civil 3D, Revit, GIS software, and data analytics tools.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration

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 (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.