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Wade Trim

Civil engineering, planning, surveying, infrastructure solutions

Civil Structural Substation Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/13/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Detroit, MI, USA+6 moreMore locations: Grand Rapids, MI, USA | Flint, MI, USA | Taylor, MI, USA | Bay City, MI, USA | Gaylord, MI, USA | Traverse City, MI, USA
HybridHybrid schedule requires at least three days per week in the office.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
  • Five to ten 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 construction techniques is required.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel.
  • The candidate must be self-motivated and work well with others, with strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Design 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 client relations.
  • Maintain a safe working environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Professional Engineering License is preferred.
  • Experience with STAAD, MathCAD, LPILE, RISA, or equivalent engineering software is preferred.

About the company

Wade Trim is a consulting engineering and planning firm that provides infrastructure solutions to municipalities and private clients. Its teams cover civil engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, and environmental science, working on water, wastewater, transportation, and natural gas projects. The company operates by assembling multidisciplinary teams that conduct planning, design, environmental assessments, surveying, and project management to deliver infrastructure-ready solutions. Wade Trim differentiates itself through its long history (founded in 1926) and its employee-owned structure, along with offices in Detroit and Pittsburgh, which support an integrated, client-focused approach across multiple disciplines. The company’s goal is to plan and design comprehensive, reliable infrastructure for communities and clients, combining technical expertise with long-term ownership of the company to support sustainable outcomes.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1926

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours