Industry Leaders Freese and Nichols is a national civil engineering and planning firm with a track record of sustainable water and infrastructure projects and a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. This positions them as a credible partner for large-scale municipal and utility projects where quality management and sustainability are priorities.

Expansion Momentum Recent headcount growth with nine new principals and 29 associates across multiple offices signals ongoing capacity expansion and geographic reach. This creates opportunities to offer specialized services or software solutions to scale with their growing project load and new market coverage.

Recognition & Awards Multiple recent honors including national awards at the Engineering Excellence Awards Gala and a Great Place to Work certification reinforce their reputational strength. This can be leveraged to approach higher-tier clients and pursue collaborative roles on prestige projects.

Technology & Operations Utilizes a diverse tech stack (MySQL, Microsoft 365, Workday Learning, Unanet, SiteManager, HireRight) and professional services processes. Opportunities exist to provide data analytics, project management optimization, talent development, or compliance solutions that align with their existing tools.

Public Sector Focus Active in municipal and regional infrastructure programs (water, wastewater, odor studies, development fees) with recent client signings and public project work. Potential sales avenues include advanced water/wastewater treatment technologies, odor mitigation, asset management, and public funding compliance consulting.