Electrical Designer: Lighting, Power & Retail Projects

Cushing Terrell; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking an Electrical Designer to cover lighting, power distribution, fire alarm coordination, data systems, and battery backup for a national retail portfolio. On-site in Kalispell, Bozeman, or Denver, you will craft construction documents from concept through QC and construction administration.

We invest in growth via code education, professional development, and client matchmaking. Long‑term, you can become the go‑to expert or lead projects and teams across markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical building design.
• Proficiency in Revit for electrical design with working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements, including branch circuit design, panel schedules, conductor sizing, and load calculations.
• Familiarity with lighting design fundamentals (IES footcandle standards and controls).
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical design drawings in Revit and AutoCAD, including lighting plans, power layouts, panel schedules, and one‑line diagrams, from initial design through QC review and permit‑ready document sets.
• Perform electrical calculations including load calculations, conductor and breaker sizing, voltage drop analysis, and panel sizing to support code‑compliant designs.
• Interpret client prototypes and standards to adapt designs for specific store locations, aligning client requirements with site conditions and local code compliance.
• Coordinate with Engineers of Record and fellow designers throughout the design process, incorporating redline comments and advancing drawings through multiple QC rounds to final sign‑off.
• Support construction administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing permitting comments, and coordinating design changes with contractors and engineering team members.
• Conduct occasional site surveys and field walks (two to four times per year, typically two to four days each) to document existing conditions that inform remodel designs.
• Contribute across a full range of electrical scopes, building depth in areas aligned with your interests and strengths.

Skills

Electrical design

Revit (electrical)

AutoCAD

NEC knowledge

Lighting design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT/FE intent

Tools

SKM

Bluebeam

AGi32

Job description

Cushing Terrell is seeking an Electrical Designer to cover lighting, power distribution, fire alarm coordination, data systems, and battery backup for a national retail portfolio. On-site in Kalispell, Bozeman, or Denver, you will craft construction documents from concept through QC and construction administration.

We invest in growth via code education, professional development, and client matchmaking. Long‑term, you can become the go‑to expert or lead projects and teams across markets.