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 an Electric Distribution Designer to join our ICE team to help improve infrastructure in our Michigan offices. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of direct experience in electrical distribution design within a utility setting. The Electrical Distribution Designer will be responsible for designing, planning and coordinating low voltage electric distribution projects. This role requires a solution-oriented individual who can maintain high-quality standards while adhering to tight deadlines. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. Typical responsibilities include: • Design electrical distribution systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications. • Collaborate with clients, project managers, and team members to gather project requirements and provide updates on progress. • Communicate with public to inform them of associated upcoming project work in their area to minimize disruption and maintain community engagement. • Complete asset assessment of overhead and underground electric equipment. • Produce detailed design documentation, including drawings and specifications, while ensuring accuracy and completeness. • Complete engineering functions and calculations (i.e. voltage drop, flicker, etc.) • Perform site assessments and feasibility studies for proposed projects. • Prepare and facilitate requests for forestry, permitting and Right-of-Way acquisition. • Perform detailed analysis of utility poles utilizing PoleForeman software. • Prepare joint pole authorizations. • Provide technical oversight and QAQC of team designs and analysis. • Maintain organized project files and documentation for easy retrieval and reference. • Contribute to a positive team environment, fostering collaboration and open communication. • Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices through ongoing training and professional development. • Maintain a safe working environment. Education: • High school diploma is required • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is preferred Skills/Experience: • 2+ years of experience in electrical distribution design, preferably with a utility company. • Proficiency in design software and tools (e.g., Bentley Open Utilities, AutoCAD, MicroStation). • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. • Willingness to travel occasionally for training and project requirements. 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 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 http://www.wadetrim.com/careers. 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
See More Details >>Gotion is seeking a Senior Electrical Facilities Engineer to become part of our Facilities Engineering team in Michigan. Our U.S. based battery facilities are the foundation of our rapidly growing infrastructure. The establishment of new regions in the US, Europe, and Asia are important next steps in the evolution of Gotion’s infrastructure expansion. The role will perform technical work as an Individual Contributor in support of greenfield new battery manufacturing sites and multiple regions under construction. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in the electrical engineering field, preferably with experience in the design, construction, commissioning, and/or operation of battery manufacturing facilities. They will also be able to drive global standardization initiatives, streamline existing technical processes, and function in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment. Facilities Engineering, Senior Electrical Facilities Engineer Responsibilities: • Develop and implement new engineering standards & best practices. • Lead electrical engineering projects for the Facilities Engineering team, including working cross-functionally with design teams, construction, field operations, and vendors. • Lead design / construction activities for Electrical equipment, power distribution, substation, transformer, switch panel. • Evaluate facility processes and industry best practices to drive efficiency and effectiveness. • R&D: Perform technical design reviews for first of kind systems and equipment. • Design: Review regional specific requirements and impact on facility infrastructure systems. Review battery plant design, schedule and construction drawings. • Construction Document Review & Coordination: Understands that the accuracy and completeness of the construction documents is directly tied to the success of the project and is willing to provide detailed reviews, lead review sessions, and coordinate the resolution of review comments with all team members. Ultimately, this position is expected to know the documents “inside and out”. • Construction Support: review submittals, RFIs, and turnover documentation. Provide technical support for construction issues. • Commissioning: Review battery manufacturing commissioning scripts to ensure they accurately test all modes of operations. Witness key commissioning tests. • Perform readiness review of new build projects to inform overall building acceptance. • Troubleshoot automation and instrumentation issues on facility equipment. • Responsible for maintaining operational status of all electrical equipment throughout the facility. • Responsible for defining and performing maintenance tasks. • Maintain positive posture in all safety programs and activities. • Participate and lead as required maintenance improvement activities. • Assist in training maintenance personnel of lower classification as required. • Travel to different sites in support of pre-engineering, implementation, startup testing, and commissioning activities. • Approximately 20% travel. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field. • 8+ years professional experience in mission critical facility design, construction, or operations. • Proven communication, presentation, and reporting skills. English language skills are essential. • Troubleshooting and analytical experience. • Working knowledge of facility power distribution systems, grounding, lighting, and low voltage communications systems. • Experience with electrical systems includes but is not limited to power distribution, lighting, UPS systems, building alarm systems, camera systems, controlled access systems, energy management systems, and HVAC system control and monitoring. • Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience or training in lean construction methods. • Cross-discipline knowledge of facility infrastructure systems, such as HVAC systems, air distribution systems, dehumidification systems, compressed air systems, PLC control systems, and fire protection. • Experience in leading and teaming up to deliver results in a cross-functional organization across multiple tasks. • Experience in developing and implementing strategic and tactical initiatives and processes within an organization. • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or on track to obtain it in the future. • Experience or training in change management. • Familiarity with clean room specific technologies and operation.
See More Details >>The US Navy's secretive submarine vessels require a select group of specially trained professionals to operate their advanced hardware. Sailors in the Submarine Electronics Computer Field work with sonar, weapons, communications, and navigation systems. They undergo rigorous training and have impressive career opportunities. The field has four focus areas: Fire Control Technician, Sonar Technician, Submarine, Electronics Technician RF, and Electronics Technician Navigation. Fire Control Technicians operate combat control systems, while Sonar Technicians specialize in underwater acoustic technologies. Electronics Technicians install, administer, and maintain onboard communications and navigation systems. The training includes basic maintenance, Tomahawk Land-Attack Missile Strike, computer language skills, and electrical skills. Navy Nuclear Field Program-trained ETs also receive additional training in nuclear reactor control, propulsion, and power generation. Promotion opportunities are available but competitive and based on performance.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Big Rapids, MI, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,250 in Michigan. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $54,000 annually for experienced professionals.
