Natural Gas Engineer

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 Natural Gas Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure in our Michigan offices.

The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering field), and have seven to fifteen years of similar work experience.

Michigan natural gas utility experience and a Professional Engineer License is preferred.

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:

Design detailed gas distribution systems

Design medium, standard, high pressure steel and plastic gas mains and services

Vertical and horizontal alignment creation

Design regulator stations/districts

Compression station design experience is a plus

Horizontal directional drill (HDD) modeling is a plus

Complete applicable design calculations

Prepare installation drawings and specifications/notes

Coordinate preparation of specifications and permit submittals

Prepare preliminary project cost estimates and evaluate quantities

Assist with/review scope, budget, and schedule of new project tasks

Monitor task budget and progress

Work with and mentor junior design team

Document design changes and communications

Conduct on-site inspections as needed

Prepare project status and other reports

Assist in the preparation of proposals

Assist and develop into a Project Manager

Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc.

Attend seminars and/or training classes

Maintain excellent client relations

Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related engineering field) is required.

Skills/Experience:

7- 15 plus years of experience in natural gas distribution systems/design, natural gas infrastructure, regulator station design, high pressure steel, compression and government regulations is required.

Working knowledge of AutoCAD is required.

Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Some travel will be required (<10%).

Experience with Microstation and GIS is preferred.

Michigan natural gas utility experience is preferred.

Professional Engineer License preferred.

Full-time

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 Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.