Structural Project Engineer

Structural Project Engineer

Position Description

The Structural Project Engineer at Cushing Terrell is an on-site position based in our Boise, Idaho office, with reasonable flexibility for occasional project site visits. What does this role involve day to day? Working with more independence than an entry-level engineer, this Project Engineer owns structural design decisions on assigned projects, directs and reviews calculation packages and Revit documentation prepared by Staff Engineers and EITs, resolves design conflicts directly with architecture, MEP, and civil teams, and leads QA/QC reviews across our retail, healthcare, commercial, education, government, living, and infrastructure markets.

What will I create? Rather than producing calculations from scratch, you will direct and validate the technical work of others, own coordinated construction documents end to end, and mentor Staff Engineers and EITs as they develop.

What does success look like year one? By year one, you will be a trusted Project Engineer who leads structural portions of projects with real ownership, mentors EITs and Staff Engineers, coordinates confidently across integrated teams, escalates risk before it becomes a problem, and helps establish reliable delivery habits for the Boise structural team.

Position Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 annually.

Required Qualifications

Accredited civil or structural engineering degree with EIT certification

PE license preferred, or a clear path toward PE licensure

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

Demonstrated building structural design experience with gravity and lateral systems

Ability to coordinate with architecture, MEP, and civil teams, communicate risks early, and maintain a coachable, collaborative working style, willing to mentor and be mentored

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

Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

Revit strength and experience reviewing others' documentation

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

Construction administration exposure, including RFIs, submittals, and site observations

Local Boise or Intermountain West project experience

PE license or Idaho PE eligibility by comity

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 structural solutions across steel, concrete, wood, and masonry systems, directing supporting calculation packages for building projects across a variety of markets

Model and review Revit documentation to ensure coordinated, accurate construction documents

Coordinate directly with architecture, MEP, and civil disciplines to resolve design questions

Support RFIs and submittals during construction administration

Lead QA/QC reviews to maintain design quality and consistency

Mentor Staff Engineers on calculations, documentation, and CT standards

Raise design and schedule risks early, escalating to project leadership when needed

Support client conversations and coordination as part of project delivery

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.