Civil Structural Substation Engineer - Remote - #2734.06

Wade Trim; Flint (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Supportive company culture

Mentoring opportunities

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a Civil Structural Substation Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in high voltage substation design. This remote position requires expertise in Bentley ProjectWise, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam Revu. The candidate will lead design efforts and support junior engineers while maintaining excellent client relations. A flexible work schedule is available.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of civil/structural experience in high voltage substation design.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for structural design of electrical substation structures.
• Prepare and review calculations following industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Civil/Structural experience with high voltage substation design

Bentley ProjectWise

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor

Knowledge of utility standards

Professional Engineering License

STAAD

MathCAD

LPILE

RISA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Civil Structural Substation Engineer - Remote - #2734.06

We are seeking 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required

Skills/Experience

• 5-10 years of civil/structural experience with high voltage substation design is required
• Experience with Bentley ProjectWise, 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

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 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 is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.