Electrical Engineer
Description
Join us to design places that make a difference
As a Cushing Terrell team member, you will create built environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design and contribute to thriving communities. You will join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers, architects, designers, planners, and business professionals who work across 17 office locations and remotely throughout the United States. Our vision is to shape a new world using knowledge and creativity to educate, enlighten, delight, unite, preserve, sustain, and forever improve.
What will you do?
This Electrical position involves working with Project Managers in developing energy efficient, sustainable, and reliable engineering system concepts for projects. This position has a demonstrated capability to conduct analyses of existing systems and develop engineering solutions. Senior Designers consult with the client to determine needs, wants, and budgets while determining the functional requirements of new or renovated systems. Designers schedule projects and related workloads and represent Cushing Terrell in project meetings and assist in strategy meetings. This position checks drawings and prepares feedback for project team(s), directs activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings, and edits or writes specifications including coordination with outside consultants involved in the project.
Qualifications* you will bring to the table:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of job-related experience
- PE Preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of Autodesk MEP Revit, Auto CAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, Microsoft Office
- Proven record of technical competence in areas of electrical system design including but not limited to: lighting systems and controls, power distribution systems including main distribution and separately derived systems, service calculations, arc fault, short circuit, and life safety analysis, with applicable codes and regulations
- Working knowledge of Cushing Terrell’s process and issues affecting productivity and quality control
- Possess the skill set to prepare fee proposals and negotiate contracts
- Possess the necessary skill sets to prepare studies and reports
- Ability to administer construction contracts and conduct ‘on-site’ observation of work during construction to monitor plan compliance, including administration and review of addendums, substitutions, change orders, and submittals
Essential Functions:
- Maintain a working knowledge of process and issues affecting productivity and quality of contract documents and reports
- Prepare drawings, details, specification, and contract documents for contractors
- Act as Engineer-in-responsible-charge, including making technical decisions in their respective field, reviewing, stamping, and signing construction documents
- Prepare life cycle cost comparisons for system selection and represent the client in obtaining bids, and awarding construction contracts
- Develop positive external and internal client relationships and participate in project interviews for firm-wide projects
- Conduct project closeout and quality measurement investigation
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
- Additional responsibilities may include interviewing and training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
- Other duties as assigned
Your pay
The salary for this position is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/job markets.
- Expected Range*: $90,000 to $118,000
- The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus
*The actual salary offered for the role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to; years of experience, licensure status, location, level of job-related knowledge, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).
Why Cushing Terrell?
Cushing Terrell offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as a nationwide High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA, dental, and vision coverage for both you and eligible dependents. A 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with a 5% employer match. 8 paid holidays and PTO accrual. Professional and personal growth are equally important to us; we offer advancement opportunities and are committed to continuing education and mentorship opportunities for all our team members.
Cushing Terrell’s Work Smart Program is a flexible work arrangement designed to acknowledge and embrace flexibility in our work environments and preferences. While we prefer that our team enjoy the benefits of in-office work collaboration, team members in most roles with more than 3 years of professional experience may have the flexibility to work remotely, on a hybrid schedule, or 100% in the office.
Equity
Cushing Terrell is committed to pursuing, achieving, and preserving a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion – within our firm, partnerships, communities, and the places we design. We are invested in expanding awareness of different lived experiences, building capacity for understanding and mutual respect, and implementing practices that uphold our commitments.
Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, age, color, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
If you need assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with us, please call 406.248.7455. We will review requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you are having difficulty applying through an external website, please visit www.cushingterrell.com/joinus/
We look forward to hearing from you!