Boise-based Structural Project Engineer - Lead Design

Cushing Terrell; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Structural Project Engineer who will own structural design decisions on assigned projects, direct calculation packages and Revit documentation, and coordinate with architecture, MEP, and civil teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring Staff Engineers and EITs, leading QA/QC reviews, and delivering coordinated construction documents end to end across retail, healthcare, commercial, education, government, living, and infrastructure markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on projects in the United States
• 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
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills to meet project deadlines
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Design structural solutions across steel, concrete, wood, and masonry systems with calculation packages
• Model and review Revit documentation to ensure coordinated 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
• Support client conversations and coordination as part of project delivery

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

B.S. in civil/structural engineering

EIT certification

PE license or eligible

Tools

RAM Structural System

RISA

ETABS

SAP2000

Enercalc

TEDDS

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Cushing Terrell in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Structural Project Engineer who will own structural design decisions on assigned projects, direct calculation packages and Revit documentation, and coordinate with architecture, MEP, and civil teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring Staff Engineers and EITs, leading QA/QC reviews, and delivering coordinated construction documents end to end across retail, healthcare, commercial, education, government, living, and infrastructure markets.