Civil Structural Substation Engineer - Remote

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.

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, encompassing distribution, sub‑transmission and transmission level voltage classes. Experience with Bentley Project Wise, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor is required, while familiarity with STAAD, MathCAD, LPILE, RISA or equivalent engineering software is preferred.

Some travel will be required for this role, and 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.

• 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
• Attend site visits as required
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required

• 5-10 years of civil/structural experience with high voltage substation design is required
• Experience with Bentley Project Wise, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor is required
• Strong knowledge of utility standards, AISC, ASCE, ACI, IBC, and an understanding of construction techniques is required
• Professional Engineering License is preferred
• Experience with STAAD, MathCAD, LPILE, RISA or equivalent engineering software is preferred
• Candidate must be willing to travel

Wade Trim is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.