Civil 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.

We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure in our Asheville office. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and seven or more years of experience designing site development projects including grading, E&S, utilities and storm water management. 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.

• Design various site development projects including commercial, industrial, institutional and residential
• Develop and complete applications, permits, engineering reports and specifications
• Prepare and review engineer estimates
• Conduct research and development for projects
• Communicate project details with other design engineers
• Conduct project cost reviews
• Implement civil engineering practices for grading and roadway/parking design
• Design underground infrastructure including domestic and fire water, sanitary sewer, and storm water
• Review drawings and specifications, recommend modifications and coordinate with the design team
• Conduct research, investigations and independently evaluate, select and apply engineering techniques, procedures and criteria
• Ensure technical accuracy, standard engineering practices and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various plans, reports and design projects
• Assess engineering problems, evaluate alternatives and develop solutions
• Develop and mentor junior staff
• Conduct on‑site inspections as needed
• Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings
• Attend various meetings including pre‑design, pre‑construction, professional organization, staff, etc.
• Attend seminars and/or training classes
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required

• 7 or more years of experience designing site development projects including grading, E&S, utilities and storm water management is required
• Strong proficiency in Civil Design Programs (Micro Station, Auto Cad) is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks in a highly organized manner within a collaborative team environment is required
• Professional Engineer License is preferred

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 three 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.

Wade Trim is an Affidavit Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.