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Wade Trim

Civil engineering, planning, surveying, infrastructure solutions

Construction Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/13/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Detroit, MI, USA+1 moreMore locations: Taylor, MI, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • At least 10 years of experience.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Strong interpersonal and management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Working knowledge of local, state, and federal construction standards and procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Interpret project plans and specifications.
  • Review design plans and documents for constructability.
  • Monitor construction activities and resolve field issues.
  • Maintain project files and record drawings.
  • Provide inspectors and field staff with guidance and field files on project-specific tasks.
  • Facilitate on-site observations, inspections, and material testing as needed.
  • Complete contract change orders and field bulletins.
  • Track and assist the Design Engineer in shop drawing review.
  • Review and respond to contractor claims, requests for information, and field issues.
  • Develop and complete applications, permits, engineering reports, and specifications.
  • Review and approve payment applications.
  • Prepare and review engineer estimates.
  • Monitor task budget and progress, and promote sales.
  • Prepare project status and other reports.
  • Communicate project details with the owner, contractors, inspectors, and other engineers.
  • Conduct cost reviews and perform research and development for projects.
  • Review the scope, budget, and schedule of new jobs.
  • Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports, and technical presentations.
  • Attend and/or conduct client, project, pre-design, pre-construction, professional organization, staff, seminar, and training meetings or classes.
  • Maintain client relations.
  • Maintain a safe working environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • GLWA experience.

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