Lead Electrical Engineer at Cushing Terrell

Position Description 

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $145,000 to $168,000 annually.

Primary Qualifications** 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• 15+ years of relevant experience in a wide range of project types
• Licensed Professional Engineer

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*** 

• Ability to Utilize Autodesk MEP Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, and Microsoft Office
• Deep understanding of various systems, including their advantages, disadvantages, costs, and efficiencies
• Lead project interviews, prepare fee proposals, and negotiate contracts
• Drive business development by identifying market opportunities and participating in firm-wide project interviews
• Serve as Engineer-in-responsible-charge, making technical decisions, reviewing, stamping, and signing Construction Documents
• Schedule project workloads, represent Cushing Terrell in meetings, and assist in strategy sessions
• Review drawings and provide feedback to the project team
• Direct activities of workers and consultants preparing drawings and specifications
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company interests while maintaining strong client relationships
• Execute supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving issues
• Provide leadership, communication, training, mentorship, continuous assignments, and feedback to team members
• Act as a resource/advisor for continuing education topics/needs
• Engage actively 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.