Structural Engineer in Training

Structural Engineer in Training

Position Description

The Structural Engineer in Training at Cushing Terrell is an on-site role based in our Boise, Idaho office, with reasonable flexibility for occasional project site visits. What does this role involve day to day? This position supports structural design and documentation for a wide variety of building types across our retail, healthcare, commercial, education, government, living, and infrastructure markets. A typical week includes developing structural calculations, modeling and documenting in Revit, coordinating with architecture, MEP, and civil teams, reviewing drawings and details, responding to RFIs and submittals, and participating in QA/QC reviews.

What will I create? You will produce calculation packages, Revit models, and construction documents, contributing directly to buildings across a variety of project types while receiving close mentoring from experienced Professional Engineers.

What does success look like year one? By the end of year one, you will be a dependable Structural Engineer in Training integrated into the Boise team, producing accurate calculations and documentation with growing independence, communicating proactively, and continuing to build toward PE-level responsibility.

Position Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually.

Required Qualifications

Accredited civil or structural engineering degree

EIT certification, or the ability to obtain EIT quickly

Willingness and ability to work on-site in Boise, Idaho

Foundational knowledge of gravity and lateral structural systems, including steel, concrete, wood, and masonry

Strong attention to detail and time management skills to meet project deadlines

Clear, proactive communication paired with a coachable, team-oriented working style

Basic proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Revit and BIM coordination workflows

Familiarity with RAM Structural System, RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, Enercalc, TEDDS, or Bluebeam

Project experience in retail, healthcare, commercial, education, government, living, or infrastructure markets

Local Boise or Intermountain West project experience

Exposure to construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and site observations

Interest in growing toward PE licensure

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

Design and develop structural calculations for gravity and lateral force-resisting systems across steel, concrete, wood, and masonry construction

Model and document designs in Revit to support coordinated construction documents

Coordinate with architecture, MEP, and civil teams to resolve design conflicts

Review drawings and details for accuracy and constructability

Respond to RFIs and submittals during construction administration

Participate in QA/QC reviews to maintain design quality

Support occasional project site visits as project needs require

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.

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.