Civil Engineer Regional Lead

Position Description

Relocation assistance is considered for the right candidate.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, including land development, transportation, and municipal projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Montana, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity; current NCEES license required
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a civil engineering team and collaborate across design disciplines
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; working knowledge of WaterCAD or equivalent, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite including Teams
• Strong project and program management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

Preferred Qualifications**

• Proven business development experience with an established network
• Experience preparing and presenting engineering proposals and technical reports for public agency or private clients
• Familiarity with the Billings, MT market and the broader Montana, Dakotas, and Wyoming region
• Experience working within or alongside architecture and other engineering disciplines

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***

• Build and lead a local civil engineering team, providing mentorship, professional development, and resource planning as the team grows
• Identify, pursue, and secure civil engineering work in the Billings market through active internal and external business development, client relationship management, and project interviews
• Prepare and negotiate fee proposals, contracts, cost estimates, field reports, and project schedules 
• Lead project delivery including oversight of calculations, plans, reports, specifications, and quality control across all project phases
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships alongside internal partnerships with Cushing Terrell's engineering leadership and design disciplines
• Manage project budgets and schedules, allocating staff resources to meet deliverable commitments and client expectations

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: https://cushingterrell.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CushingTerrell_BenefitsGuide_2026_rev.pdf 

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.