Lead Structural Project Engineer - Boise (On-site)

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

Job summary

Cushing Terrell in Boise, Idaho seeks a Structural Project Engineer to own structural design decisions on assignments, review calculations, and guide staff engineers and EITs. This on-site role emphasizes independent project ownership, coordination with architecture, MEP and civil teams, and QA/QC leadership across multiple markets.

You will mentor junior staff, escalate risks early, and help establish reliable delivery practices for the Boise structural team.

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.

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.

Skills

RAM Structural System

RISA

ETABS

SAP2000

Enercalc

TEDDS

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Education

Accredited civil or structural engineering degree with EIT certification

Tools

RAM Structural System

RISA

ETABS

SAP2000

Enercalc

TEDDS

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Cushing Terrell in Boise, Idaho seeks a Structural Project Engineer to own structural design decisions on assignments, review calculations, and guide staff engineers and EITs. This on-site role emphasizes independent project ownership, coordination with architecture, MEP and civil teams, and QA/QC leadership across multiple markets.

You will mentor junior staff, escalate risks early, and help establish reliable delivery practices for the Boise structural team.