Structural Engineer

Wade Trim
Detroit, MI

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 Structural Engineer to join our Water Team to improve infrastructure in our Detroit office. The candidate must be a licensed PE with a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering and seven or more years of related experience. 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 90 days of employment.

Typical responsibilities include:

  • Perform Structural analysis and design of heavy civil and underground structures including concrete storage tanks, wastewater treatment facilities, tunnels and drop shafts, retaining walls, braced excavations, foundations, building wall systems, and utility structures

  • Provide technical planning, design and construction support on various wet weather projects that may include combined sewer overflow, collection system, pump station, water, stormwater, and/or other wastewater projects

  • Design for various materials including reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, steel, aluminum, masonry and FRP

  • Prepare engineering calculations and supporting analysis of alternatives

  • Prepare structural related construction plans and technical specifications

  • Utilize various design software to complete structural analysis

  • Conduct research and development for projects

  • Function as Task Manager to assist Project Manager

  • Coordinate structural design function with Senior Engineers and Project Managers

  • Work with multi-discipline engineering teams

  • Prepare design cost estimates

  • Monitor task budget and progress

  • Conduct on-site inspections as needed

  • Prepare and review scope, budget and schedule for project tasks

  • Attend various meetings including pre-design, plan review, pre-construction, staff, etc.

  • Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations

  • Maintain excellent client relations

  • Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Skills/Experience:

  • Minimum of five years of experience

  • Foundation experience to include mat foundations, driven piles, auger-cast piles, caissons and soil/rock anchors

  • Experience with soil and rock mechanics and related design a plus

  • Experience with ACI 350, ACI 318, AISC Steel Manual and the International Building Code

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD

  • Structural and foundation design software

  • Excellent technical writing, organizational and communication skills

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 two 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 .

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 2025-02-13

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