Senior Structural Engineer & Project Leader

Make Choteau Home; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer to manage all structural aspects of projects, collaborating with architects, designers, engineers, and business professionals while mentoring junior engineers and BIM staff. This role emphasizes driving structural excellence, managing complex projects, and building strong client relationships in a dynamic firm.

Ideal candidates will have ABET-accredited degree, 10+ years of structural experience (20+ for senior), and PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year university.
• 10+ years of job-related experience in structural engineering (20+ years preferred for senior-level candidates).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain licensure by comity in the state of the hiring Cushing Terrell office.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all structural engineering aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, engineers, and business professionals to develop integrated, high-quality design solutions.
• Work independently and guide team members to produce construction documents, including plans and specifications.
• Perform structural engineering analysis and develop design calculations to support project objectives.
• Prepare engineering studies and detailed reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Develop construction cost estimates and validate them against industry benchmarks.
• Manage project-specific requirements, including scope, budget, and timelines.
• Develop structural engineering fee proposals and contracts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support project success and firm growth.
• Mentor and direct junior engineers and BIM staff, fostering their professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors

PE licensure

MS in Structural/Civil Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Cushing Terrell is seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer to manage all structural aspects of projects, collaborating with architects, designers, engineers, and business professionals while mentoring junior engineers and BIM staff. This role emphasizes driving structural excellence, managing complex projects, and building strong client relationships in a dynamic firm.

Ideal candidates will have ABET-accredited degree, 10+ years of structural experience (20+ for senior), and PE