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 Substation Civil/Structural Professional Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure in our Grand Rapids office. The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, and 10 or more years of experience. Experience with Bentley Microstation, AutoCAD, and SAP/Maximo is required. Some travel will be required for this role. A Professional Engineering License is required. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule available after 30 days of employment.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Design utility-scale electrical substation and transmission systems
• Responsible for structural design of electrical substations steel structures and their foundations 
• Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Provides guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes
• Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards
• Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
• Perform 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 a safe working environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required

• PE License Required
• 10 or more years of experience required
• Exposure to Bentley Microstation and AutoCAD is required
• Experience with the design of utility-scale electrical substation and transmission systems required
• Experience with structural design of electrical substations steel structures and their foundations required
• Exposure to Business Management Software (SAP/Maximo) is preferred
• 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.