Natural Gas Professional Engineer - #2814

Wadetrim; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Employee Stock Program

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Wade Trim is seeking a Natural Gas Professional Engineer to join the ICE Team in Michigan. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, with 6+ years of related experience and strong writing and communication skills. A hybrid-remote schedule is available after 30 days.

The role involves leading designers/engineers, preparing estimates, reviewing designs, and engaging with clients to advance infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer License is required.
• 6+ years of related experience.
• Design review and QA/QC experience is required.
• Utility design experience, natural gas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete applications, permits, engineering reports, and specifications.
• Prepare and review engineer estimates.
• Lead a team of designers/engineers.
• Monitor task budget and progress; track schedule.
• Prepare design cost estimates and project status reports.
• Attend client and project meetings and present findings.

Skills

Project management

QA/QC

Team leadership

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

QA tools

Job description

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, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Natural Gas Professional 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 six or more years of similar work experience. Professional Engineer 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 is available after 30 days of employment.

• Develop and complete applications, permits, engineering reports, and specifications
• Prepare and review engineer estimates
• Conduct research and development for projects
• Prepare design cost estimates, project status, and other reports
• Monitor task budget and progress
• Communicate project details with other design engineers
• Lead a team of designers/engineers
• Conduct project cost reviews
• Promote sales
• Review scope, budget, and schedule for project tasks
• Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports, and technical presentations
• Conduct on‑site meetings as needed
• Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings
• Attend various meetings including pre‑design, pre‑construction, professional organization, staff, etc.
• Attend seminars and/or training classes
• Maintain excellent client relations and communication
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required
• Professional Engineer License required
• 6+ yrs experience required
• Design review & QA/QC experience is required
• Utility design experience, natural gas is preferred

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for 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. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

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