Electrical Engineer or Designer

Position Description 

As an Electrical Engineer or Designer you will work with Project Managers in developing energy efficient, sustainable, and reliable engineering system concepts for all types of projects. This role also requires a demonstrated capability to conduct analyses of existing systems for developing successful engineering solutions to a variety of design conditions. Electrical Engineers often meet with clients for consultation to determine needs, wants, and budgets, or to determine functional requirements of new or renovated systems. This is used to prepare information regarding design, specifications, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time. Field investigations, including the most complex engineering system problems, are led, or directly supervised by this role.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000  to $140,000 annually.

Required Qualifications** 

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications
• Experience: 15 years of job-related experience or more
• Licenses or Certifications: Professional Engineering License preferred
• Proficiency with Outlook, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, and AGI software's
• Core Knowledge:  Analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as Electrical Engineering design skills in the Architectural Engineering field
• A desire to expand the technical expertise of our team

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities*** 

• Lead project interviews for specific projects and possess a skill set to prepare fee proposals and negotiate contracts
• Assist in business development, identifying and developing market opportunities and participating in project interviews for firm wide projects
• Act as Engineer-in-responsible-charge, including making technical decisions in the respective field, reviewing, stamping and signing Construction Documents
• Schedule project and related workloads and represent Cushing Terrell in project meetings and assist in strategy meetings
• Check drawings and prepare feedback to project team
• Direct activities of workers and consultants engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (billing, fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain a good relationship with client
• Be responsible for executing supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws including interviewing and training, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining team members, addressing complaints and resolving Issues
• Provide leadership, communications, training, mentorship, continuous assignments, and feedback to team members
• Be a resource/advisor for continuing education topics/needs
• Take an active role in professional development

Working at Cushing Terrell 

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.   

Why Cushing Terrell 

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team — from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging — placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.”  

Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.  

We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.   View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information. 

Things to Note 

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus. 

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach. 

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process. 

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000