Does Freese and Nichols pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Freese and Nichols employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Freese and Nichols. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Freese and Nichols?

86% of Freese and Nichols employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Freese and Nichols 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freese and Nichols?

Engineer (22) , Engineer II (15) , Civil Engineer (9) , Intern (7) , CAD Technician (5) , Engineer III (5) , GIS Analyst (5) , Engineer 2 (4) , Project Manager (4) , ENGINEER-1 (3) , Engineering (3) , Environmental Scientist (3) , Internship (3) , CAD Drafter (2) , Civil Engineer II (2)

What are the pros of working at Freese and Nichols according to real employee reviews?

"Each office I have been to has its own vibe but they all seem to have a great culture!" ((in 19 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 12 reviews)); "good benefits and PTO." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great company culture" ((in 9 reviews)); "My coworkers are generally great people." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Freese and Nichols according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low." ((in 10 reviews)); "Cronyism, Favoritism, Office Politics." ((in 6 reviews)); "Average salary and compensation not many holidays" ((in 5 reviews)); "Some groups and offices are heavy in favoritism and politics; some managers are only good at lip services; very few opportunities to advance for mid" ((in 5 reviews)); "Minimal opportunities to practice using industry standard software" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Freese and Nichols locations?

Fort Worth , Dallas , Houston , Austin , Atlanta , San Antonio , Oklahoma City , Raleigh , Pearland , Dallas-Fort Worth , Frisco , Tampa , Tulsa , Charlotte , San Marcos , Corpus Christi , Seabrook , Denver , New Orleans

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Freese and Nichols reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(185 total reviews)

Brian Coltharp

95% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Culture & values

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.2

Senior management

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

Freese and Nichols has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Freese and Nichols employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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185 reviews

4.0

Dec 10, 2025

CAD Technician

Cad technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great network to learn the field and the software from others.

Cons

Annual review system could be revised.

5.0

Nov 12, 2025

Fantastic Company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best company I have ever worked at.

Cons

The con is also a pro- the best quality is expected and workload can be heavy.

5.0

Oct 8, 2025

Great Company

E-2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits with a manageable workload

Cons

No major cons to note

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