Civil Engineer | Regional Lead

Cushing Terrell; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cushing Terrell in Billings, MT seeks a Civil Engineer Regional Lead to grow the civil engineering presence, build an in-office team, and deliver projects across land development, transportation, and municipal engineering.

You will lead client relationships, pursue work with internal and external stakeholders, and collaborate across design disciplines with the backing of a 500-person firm. Relocation assistance is considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience across land development, transportation, municipal projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Montana or eligible via reciprocity; NCEES license required.
• Ability to lead and grow a civil engineering team and collaborate across design disciplines.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; working knowledge of WaterCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong project and program management skills with track record of delivering on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a local civil engineering team with mentorship and resource planning.
• Identify, pursue, and secure civil engineering work in Billings through business development and client relationships.
• Prepare and negotiate fee proposals, contracts, cost estimates, field reports, and schedules.
• Lead project delivery with oversight of calculations, plans, reports, specs, and quality control.
• Develop client relationships and partner with engineering leadership across disciplines.
• Manage budgets and schedules, allocating staff to meet deliverables.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Business development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer license (Montana) or reciprocity

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

MS Office/Teams

Job description

Civil Engineer Regional Lead

Position Description

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Civil Engineer Regional Lead based in Billings, MT. The role exists to grow Cushing Terrell's civil engineering presence in the Billings market, and the person who fills it will have the opportunity to build an in-office team where one does not yet exist. Our Billings office already includes architecture and engineering disciplines, providing a built-in foundation for collaboration and internal project referrals from day one. This role will be a part of and supported by the Civil Engineering Service Sector across the firm. Day to day, this person is developing client relationships, pursuing and winning civil engineering work from internal and external stakeholders, and delivering projects across land development, transportation, and municipal engineering. A strong first year looks like active projects in delivery, first hires made, and a growing reputation in the Billings market as the civil engineering practice to call. The autonomy to shape what this team becomes is real, and so is the backing of a 500-person multidisciplinary firm with established relationships across the region and nationally.

Relocation assistance is considered for the right candidate.

Position Salary Range*

$90,000 to $120,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, including land development, transportation, and municipal projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Montana, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity; current NCEES license required
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a civil engineering team and collaborate across design disciplines
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; working knowledge of WaterCAD or equivalent, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite including Teams
• Strong project and program management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

Preferred Qualifications**

• Proven business development experience with an established network
• Experience preparing and presenting engineering proposals and technical reports for public agency or private clients
• Familiarity with the Billings, MT market and the broader Montana, Dakotas, and Wyoming region
• Experience working within or alongside architecture and other engineering disciplines

Position Responsibilities***

• Build and lead a local civil engineering team, providing mentorship, professional development, and resource planning as the team grows
• Identify, pursue, and secure civil engineering work in the Billings market through active internal and external business development, client relationship management, and project interviews
• Prepare and negotiate fee proposals, contracts, cost estimates, field reports, and project schedules
• Lead project delivery including oversight of calculations, plans, reports, specifications, and quality control across all project phases
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships alongside internal partnerships with Cushing Terrell's engineering leadership and design disciplines
• Manage project budgets and schedules, allocating staff resources to meet deliverable commitments and client expectations

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.

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.

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.