Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer at Cushing Terrell in Billings, Montana

Job 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 13 office locations as well as 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.

This position integrates an understanding of codes and experience in the design of electrical power substations and distribution lines. Responsibilities include working with Project Managers in developing reliable engineering system concepts for projects. This position has a demonstrated capability to conduct analyses of existing systems and develop engineering solutions. Senior engineers consult with the client to determine needs, wants, and budgets while determining the functional requirements of new or renovated systems. Engineers schedule projects and related workloads and represent Cushing Terrell in project meetings and assist in strategy meetings. This position prepares and checks drawings and provides direction for project team(s), directs activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings, and edits or writes specifications.

Qualifications* you will bring to the table:

• Bachelors degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of job-related experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain by comity) in the state of the hiring Cushing Terrell office
• 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: electrical substations and / or overhead distribution lines with applicable codes and regulations
• Ability to develop working knowledge of Cushing Terrells process and issues affecting productivity and quality control
• Skills and expereince preparing fee proposals
• Capability 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

*Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they dont meet 100% of the listed requirements? We dont want you to hold back! If you dont check every single point above but still feel like you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

As a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will*

• Maintain a working knowledge of process and issues affecting productivity and quality of contract documents and report
• Prepare drawings, details, specifications, 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
• Have additional responsibilities which may include interviewing and training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems

*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. On occasion, individuals will be required to visit a client site to perform site verifications and field surveys.

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*: $92,000 to $113,000 is based on Billings, MT
• The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus

*The actual salary offered for the role will be determined based on a variety of 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. A401(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 of our team members.

Cushing Terrells WorkSmart 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 flexibility to work remotely, a hybrid schedule, or 100% in the office.

View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

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 visitwww.cushingterrell.com/joinus/

We look forward to hearing from you!

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