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Wade Trim

Civil engineering, planning, surveying, infrastructure solutions

Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Entry, Junior
Bachelor's
Detroit, MI, USA
HybridHybrid with at least two office days per week; fully remote is also an option. Infrequent travel is required.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
  • Zero to three years of related experience is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and coordination skills are essential.
Responsibilities
  • Design electrical installation and protective relaying and control components for electrical substation projects, including substation equipment layout, detailed electrical installation design, and protective relaying and control design, in accordance with governing industry codes and standards.
  • Perform high-voltage substation design, including electrical installation design and protective relaying and control design, with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
  • Prepare one-line diagrams, electrical installation plans, electrical installation section views, electrical installation details, below-grade grounding and conduit plans, and cable schedules in accordance with governing industry codes and client standards.
  • Prepare panel elevations and protective relaying and control schematic, wiring, and interconnection diagrams in accordance with governing industry codes and client standards.
  • Prepare auxiliary power equipment sizing calculations.
  • Perform complex engineering calculations and studies related to substation projects, including lightning protection, conduit fill, AC/DC station service loading, surge arrester sizing, and voltage drop.
  • Create SCADA RTU control, status, and analog point lists.
  • Prepare construction drawings with the assistance of a designer or technician competent in industry-standard CADD software and in accordance with client standards.
  • Prepare construction specifications, project documents, and bills of material in accordance with client and industry standards.
  • Attend site visits as required.
  • Assist in the preparation of proposals.
  • Assist Project Managers as needed.
  • Attend client, project, and staff meetings, including client progress, plan review, and pre-construction meetings.
  • Attend seminars and training classes.
  • Maintain client relations.
  • Maintain a safe working environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Completion of Part I of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is preferred.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam Revu 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