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 Construction Engineer to join our Construction department to improve infrastructure in our Detroit/Taylor office. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in civil and/or construction engineering and at least ten years of water/wastewater heavy civil project experience. Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, able to solve problems across multiple disciplines and able to work well with others. 

Typical responsibilities include:

• Act as the on-site liaison with client and community
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Conduct field inspections
• Coordinate/communicate with contractors regarding construction project activity
• Coordinate with Engineer of Record as needed
• Review / edit / sign inspection daily reports
• Monitor construction operations 
• Organize and maintain construction documentation with cloud-based document control interface
• Develop a detailed understanding of plans and specifications
• Assist Project Manager with contract requirements
• Review shop drawings, where appropriate
• Help address Field Changes, as appropriate
• Lead or assist with Requests for Information responses
• Lead or coordinate claims analysis with project team members and client
• Identify and help mitigate potential project risks
• Develop retroactive or forward-price scope of work changes and/or claims by multiple methodologies
• Review and interpret construction CPM schedule
• Assist with recurring client or regulatory reporting
• Attend or facilitate project progress, coordination or pre-installation meetings
• Mentor less experienced project colleagues
• Act as senior resource for field inspectors
• Attend seminars and/or training courses
• Maintain a safe working environment

• Bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering required

• 10 years of water/wastewater heavy civil project experience required
• Problem solving across multiple disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, etc.)
• Document management which includes electronic filing, updating logs, coordination of revisions, etc.
• Strong written and communication skills
• Flexibility to complete tasks of shifting priority in rapidly changing project environment
• Valid driver’s license
• 40 Hr OSHA training preferred
• Trench and Safety Training preferred

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.

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.