Freese and Nichols

Celebrating a breakthrough for water security on the Texas Coast: TCEQ approves the permit for the first municipal seawater desalination facility project in #Texas.   The original permit application was submitted in 2020 for a roughly 30 million gallon per day seawater desalination facility at the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor – an environmentally conscious, climate-resilient water supply solution for #CorpusChristi and the Texas Coastal Bend, areas that have been experiencing unprecedented extreme drought conditions.   Freese and Nichols has been supporting the City of Corpus Christi’s #water supply development for many years and leading its seawater desalination program for nearly a decade. Jason Cocklin, PE, BCEE, water and wastewater treatment engineer and Project Manager, is pictured at the Texas Capital with Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo, Chief Operating Officer Andrew Molly and others from the City of Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi Water.   We are proud to be a part of such an innovative project that will benefit future generations of Texans.

Freese and Nichols is proud to be part of the collaboration for the #LakeRalphHall 32-mile water pipeline. We recently celebrated a pipeline milestone with our project partners and gathered for a ceremonial signing. When the overall project is completed, the pipeline will deliver up to 54 million gallons of water per day to residents across #Denton and #Collin counties in #Texas.   Working alongside Upper Trinity Regional Water District, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), Garney Construction, Black & Veatch, Jacobs Solutions Inc., and AR Consultants, Inc., this project showcases the power of teamwork and shared expertise. From design and #engineering to cultural resource management and #construction, each partner played a vital role in bringing this project to life.   We’re honored to have contributed to this #innovative solution, marking a step forward in securing essential resources for the growing #community of #NorthTexas. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iLboM0

The City of Edmond's Stephenson Park has been transformed into a versatile #community space. The recent upgrades feature a new arched pavilion, an #innovative underground rainwater detention system, new playground equipment, seating and expanded parking. The park's historic rock bridges, original rock sign and iconic rocket ship have been preserved. With this blend of rich #history and modern upgrades, Stephenson Park is ready for the future. Read more: https://bit.ly/4c1eAkh

Teresa Castillon and Dan Koss, electrical engineers in our #FortWorth office, had a fantastic time teaching senior engineering students about #projectmanagement at Texas Christian University. Through the cup tower challenge, the students experienced budget cuts, schedule changes and shifting project scopes to test their ability to communicate, adapt and problem-solve under pressure. “My kids even joined in as assistant PM, materials manager, photographer, timer and judges,” Teresa said. “We all had a great time!”

This week, we reflect on the essential role #water plays in our everyday lives and the importance of identifying sustainable water solutions for the future. This Groundwater Awareness Week, we recognize our #hydrologists for their work helping clients identify #sustainable water strategies and supplies to address their water challenges. Read more about their work and the job opportunities available to join this growing team: https://bit.ly/3FvaMf7 #GWAW25

Our #OklahomaCity, #Pearland and #Houston offices each found unique ways to celebrate a week of fun and learning for #EWeek2025. #OKC proudly hosted the Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers “Engineer for a Day” program, welcoming high school students into the office to explore what our #engineers across multiple practices do at Freese and Nichols. It was an inspiring day filled with hands-on learning and educational presentations. Meanwhile, our Houston and Pearland teams brought the energy with mind-boggling riddles, competitive games and ice cream. Both offices held raffles with amazing prizes, proceeds from ticket sales going to the winner’s charity of choice. We look forward to celebrating #EngineersWeek next year!

Our #Oklahoma volunteer committee recently partnered with Infant Crisis Services, packing 104 boxes of food, which provided a week’s worth of meals for toddlers in need. For 40 years, the nonprofit has supported more than 280,000 Oklahoma babies and toddlers with essentials like formula, diapers, clothes, books and toys. Our volunteers had the opportunity to tour the center and witness their impact firsthand. #ServeAlways

Are you ready to dive into the latest trends in #water resources and management? Join us for insights on water distribution, construction management and more March 19-21 at #TexasWater, hosted by Texas AWWA and The Water Environment Association of Texas. See you in #Houston! Read more: https://bit.ly/3DC6hif #TexasWater25

Our #Georgia teams demonstrating what it means to live out our LEADS values of Engaging as Family and Serving Always.

This past Saturday, Freese and Nichols had the pleasure of partnering with El Paso Water to engage around 150 kids, aged 6-15, and their families in the wonderful world of water engineering.   Our team presented a working model of an elevated storage tank, which was a big hit with the kids! They also had a blast using our photo prop station, complete with hard hats, safety goggles, and vests. Another highlight was the hands-on activity where kids created their own elevated storage tanks using straws and cups.   Thank you to El Paso Water for organizing such a fantastic event for #EngineersWeek and to all the families who joined us. We loved sharing our passion for engineering with the next generation!