Professional Engineer - #2877

Wadetrim; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Reimbursement

401(k)

Performance Bonuses

Employee Stock Program

Mentoring Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Wade Trim in Bay City, MI seeks a Construction Engineer to join our Construction Team and oversee MDOT projects across Bay City, Flint, Gaylord and Traverse City. A Civil Engineering degree and a Professional Engineer license are required, with 10+ years of MDOT construction experience.

Responsibilities include administering contracts, supervising field staff, supporting MDOT CEI business development, and delivering projects on time and within budget with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing ability.
• Self-motivated and able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts for MDOT and MDOT Local Agency Program projects for Wade Trim's Traverse City, Gaylord, Bay City and Flint offices.
• Manage and supervise construction staff including field engineers and inspectors.
• Assist and support business development and sales for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) work with MDOT.
• Assist and support project proposal development including positioning, approach, preparation and pricing.
• Execute projects including the management of project scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop project reports and technical presentations.
• Attend client, staff and project meetings.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical writing

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil 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:

We are looking for a Construction Engineer to join our Construction Team in our Bay City office and oversee operations in Flint, Gaylord, and Traverse City locations. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least ten years of experience on MDOT construction projects. Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must also have a Professional Engineer license and be self‑motivated and able to work well with others.

Responsibilities:

• As Professional Engineer, administer contracts for primarily MDOT and MDOT Local Agency Program projects for Wade Trim's Traverse City, Gaylord, Bay City and Flint offices.
• Manage and supervise construction staff including field engineers and inspectors.
• Assist and support business development and sales for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) work with MDOT.
• Assist and support project proposal development including positioning, approach, preparation and pricing.
• Execute projects including the management of project scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage resources to successfully deliver projects to clients on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Provide expertise on constructability to project design teams.
• Ensure field engineers and inspectors have knowledge, tools and proper safety equipment to complete tasks.
• Develop, foster and maintain lasting client relationships.
• Participate in project review (QA/QC) meetings.
• Develop and complete applications, permits and/or specifications as required.
• Develop project reports and technical presentations.
• Attend client, staff and project meetings.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of MDOT construction experience required.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills.

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 the 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.

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 is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.