What We Offer:
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
We are looking for a Civil/Structural Substation Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure in our Michigan offices. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and five to ten years of experience with high voltage substation design. Substation design encompasses distribution, sub-transmission and transmission level voltage classes. Experience with Bentley ProjectWise, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor is required. Experience with STAAD, MathCAD, LPILE, RISA or equivalent engineering software is preferred. Some travel will be required for this role. A professional Engineering License is preferred. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible work schedule (hybrid or remote) is available.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Responsible for structural design of electrical substation structures and foundations
- Prepare and review calculations following industry standard methods and principles
- Provide technical guidance and direction to junior engineers
- Assist in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards
- Perform detailed quality reviews of project deliverables
- Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings
- Maintain excellent client relations
- Promote sales
- Review scope, budget and schedule for project tasks
- Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations
- Maintain excellent client relations
- Maintain a safe working environment
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
Skills/Experience:
- 5-10 years of civil/structural experience with high voltage substation design is required
- Professional Engineering License is preferred
- Experience with Bentley ProjectWise, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor is required
- Experience with STAAD, MathCAD, LPILE, RISA or equivalent engineering software is preferred
- Strong knowledge of utility standards, AISC, ASCE, ACI, IBC, and an understanding of construction techniques is required
- Candidate must be willing to travel
About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.
Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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