Wade Trim - Bay City, MI
posted 2 months ago
We are looking for an Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer to join our Community Design Team to improve infrastructure in our Michigan offices. This position is ideal for candidates who possess a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering and have zero to four years of related experience. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, work well with others, and demonstrate excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. After 90 days of employment, a flexible hybrid-remote work schedule will be available, allowing for a balance between in-office and remote work. Typical responsibilities for this role include designing civil projects that may encompass water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, roads, bridges, open drains, pedestrian pathways, parks, and utility/miscellaneous infrastructure improvement designs. The engineer will perform evaluations and prepare design reports, including opinions of construction costs, and develop construction plans adhering to local and state standards. Additionally, the engineer will review and interpret plans and specifications, prepare and assist with technical specifications and permit submittals, and assist Project Managers with the review of scope, budget, and schedule of new project tasks. The role also involves self-monitoring task budgets and progress, documenting design changes and communications, conducting on-site inspections and field evaluations as needed for design purposes, and preparing project status reports, technical memorandums, and other written correspondence. The engineer will assist in the preparation of proposals and scope of work, attend client, public, project, and staff meetings, maintain excellent client relations, and ensure a safe working environment. Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments and has been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. The firm emphasizes a supportive culture that recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and skill-building for staff is a priority, and frequent interaction among staff is encouraged. The company promotes work/life balance through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week while connecting them virtually when working from home. Wade Trim's Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt, fostering an open-minded approach that enables the firm to advance technology and stay ahead of clients' needs.