Engineer Summer Intern

What We Offer

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.

Wade Trim is seeking an Engineering Summer Intern for our Construction group in our Traverse City office. Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, construction engineering or concrete technology (junior or senior status preferred) and possess valid driver’s license. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is required. Candidates must be self-motivated, very organized and have excellent communication skills.

• Conduct/Assist with field inspections
• Record inspection daily reports
• Act as the on-site liaison with client and community
• Organize and maintain construction documentation
• Develop an understanding of plans and specifications
  
  Operate testing equipment
• Assist Project Manager with contract requirements
• Prepare forms and other paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Engineering or Concrete Technology.

• Valid Driver’s License

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for 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.

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 Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.