Professional Engineer​/Project Manager

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term 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.

We are looking for a Professional Engineer‑Project Manager to join our Community Design Team to improve infrastructure in our Taylor office. The candidate must be a licensed PE with a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and have at least ten years of related design and project management experience. 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 is available after 30 days of employment.

• Design civil projects that may include water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, roads, bridges, utility/miscellaneous infrastructure improvement designs, etc.
• Develop and complete applications, permits, engineering reports and specifications
• Prepare and review preliminary and final construction cost estimates
• Prepare design cost estimates
• Conduct research and development for projects
• Monitor task budget and progress
• Prepare project status and other reports
• Communicate project details with other design engineers
• Conduct project cost reviews
• Work with and direct a team of design professionals to meet project goals, schedule, and budget
• Promote sales
• Prepare and review scope, budget and schedule for project tasks
• Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations
• Conduct on‑site inspections as needed
• Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings
• Attend various meetings including pre‑design, plan review, pre‑construction, professional organization, staff, etc.
• Attend seminars and/or training classes
• Attend municipal board meetings to report on projects
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer License
• Ten or more years of design experience
• Experience managing projects

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 three 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.

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third‑party recruiters or employment agencies. 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

Wade Trim is an Affir­m­ative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.