Professional Engineer - #2824.03

Wade Trim; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with performance bonuses

Education reimbursement

Employee stock program

Employee stock program

Education reimbursement

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Traverse City is seeking a Civil Engineer with 5+ years of experience and a Professional Engineer License. The role involves designing projects such as water mains and roads, developing permits, and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and will thrive in a collaborative, flexible work environment. Opportunities for innovation and professional growth are emphasized, along with a strong commitment to staff development.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience is required alongside a Professional Engineer License.
• Professional Engineer license is required.

Responsibilities

• Design civil projects including water mains, sewers, and roads.
• Develop applications, permits, and specifications for projects.
• Conduct research and monitor project budgets and progress.
• Prepare status reports and ensure excellent client relations.
• Attend meetings with clients and project teams and communicate project details.

Skills

5+ years experience

Professional Engineer License

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

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, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

This position requires periods of intense concentration, as well as average strength and stamina. This position is within a normal office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, fumes, etc., and requires some travel.

Typical responsibilities include:

• 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 engineer 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


• 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, seminars, training classes, etc.


• Maintain excellent client relations


• Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Required

Skills/Experience:

• 5+ yrs experience


• Professional Engineer License Required

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.

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 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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