Civil Engineer

Cushing Terrell is hiring a Civil Engineer to join our team in a remote role supporting land development projects across the country. This position combines document production with a deeper understanding of design and systems components across civil land development, with additional exposure to water and wastewater design.

What does this role involve day to day? You will develop calculations, specifications, and three dimensional site designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D, applying and expanding your command of civil engineering codes and standards across grading, drainage, utility, and site design work.

What does success look like year one? An experienced Civil Engineer in this role takes projects from conception to final design with minimal input from senior staff, building trusted client relationships and contributing land development expertise to project teams across the firm.

The expected salary range for this position is $88,000 to $115,000 annually.

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree
• 8+ years of civil engineering experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a current NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) license
• Proven experience in land development and water and wastewater design
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency with WaterCAD or equivalent modeling software, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (including Teams)
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Preferred qualifications were not specified for this role. Recommend hiring manager input, such as experience with specific state DOT standards, GIS certification, or additional software proficiencies, before publishing.

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!

• →Develop civil engineering calculations, specifications, and three dimensional site designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D for land development projects
• →Apply civil engineering codes and standards to grading, drainage, utility, and site design work
• →Contribute to water and wastewater design tasks as part of broader land development project scopes
• →Take projects from conception through final design with minimal oversight from senior engineers
• →Build and maintain trusted client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• →Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to deliver coordinated land development solutions
• →Prepare clear technical documentation to support project delivery and client communication

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 16 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.

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/2024/12/CushingTerrell_Benefits-Guide_2025.pdf

*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.

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