Construction Engineer - #2208.13

Job Description

Job Description

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, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Construction Engineer to join our Construction Team in our Tampa office. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least ten years' experience with water/wastewater civil projects. Experience in the Tampa area working with Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay Water, City of Tampa, and City of St Pete clients preferred. Trench and Safety and 40 Hour OSHA training is a plus. Individuals must have strong communication skills, be self-motivated and able to work well with others. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 90 days of employment.

• Act as the on-site liaison with client and community
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Conduct field inspections
• Coordinate/communicate with contractors regarding construction project activity
• Coordinate with Engineer of Record as needed
• Review and/or prepare inspection daily reports
• Monitor construction operations
• Organize and maintain construction documentation with cloud-based document control interface
• Develop a detailed understanding of plans and specifications
• Assist Project Manager with contract requirements
• Coordinate in-office services in the review of shop drawings, requests for information and proposed changes
• Review shop drawings, where appropriate
• Help address Field Changes, as appropriate
• Lead or assist with Requests for Information responses
• Lead or coordinate claims analysis with project team members and client
• Identify and help mitigate potential project risks
• Develop retroactive or forward-price scope of work changes and/or claims by multiple methodologies
• Review and interpret construction CPM and Gantt Chart type schedules
• Assist with recurring client or regulatory reporting
• Attend or facilitate project progress, coordination, and pre-construction type meetings
• Prepare meeting minutes
• Mentor less experienced project colleagues
• Act as senior resource for field inspectors
• Attend seminars and/or training courses
• Maintain a safe working environment

• Bachelor of science in civil engineering

• 10+ years of water/wastewater heavy civil project experience required
• Experience in the Tampa area working with Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay Water, City of Tampa, and City of St Pete clients preferred.
• Trench and Safety and 40 Hour OSHA training is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent communication skills

About Wade Trim:

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. 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.

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 does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.