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 Substation Designer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure in our Detroit or Taylor office. The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and have ten or more years of related experience. An ability to read and prepare drawings from sketches and specifications provided, as well as familiarity with design parameters related to the utility industry is required. Candidate must be proficient in Autodesk AutoCad, Autodesk Revit, and/or Microstation. Extensive knowledge of engineering design theory, principles, and practices is needed, and experience with design work for electrical power, instrument controls and lighting is desirable. 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 30 days of employment.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Responsible for interpreting, analyzing, organizing, executing and coordinating new design projects and/or revisions to existing projects of varying scales and complexity
- Apply engineering principles and procedures while performing engineering design work
- Work on multiple projects at the same time
- Follow CAD Standards
- Perform design calculations as needed
- Prepare 2D and 3D models, plans, sections, process & instrumentation diagrams, and detail drawings
- Prepare sheet drawings, create and/or modify base drawings
- Seek resolutions on non-standard analytical problems
- Create estimated time requirements for projects
- Attend project-specific meetings to determine CAD schedules and requirements
- Verify field survey notes
- Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to set up and manage construction drawings
- Attend meetings as needed
- Maintain excellent client relations
- Maintain a safe working environment
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Skills/Experience:
- 10 or more years of related experience required
- Ability to read and prepare drawings from sketches and specifications provided is required
- Extensive knowledge of engineering design theory, principles, and practices required
- Familiarity with design parameters related to the utility industry is required
- Must be proficient in Autodesk AutoCad, Autodesk Revit, and/or MicroStation
- Experience with design work for electrical power, instrument controls and lighting is desirable
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
http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
