Civil Engineer and Minneapolis Location Director

Join us to design places that make a difference

As a Cushing Terrell team member, you will create built environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design and contribute to thriving communities. You will join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers, architects, designers, planners, and business professionals who work across 17 office locations and remotely throughout the United States. Our vision is to shape a new world using knowledge and creativity to educate, enlighten, delight, unite, preserve, sustain, and forever improve.

Qualifications* you will bring to the table:

• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited degree in Civil Engineering.      
• 15 years of job-related experience.      
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state in which Cushing Terrell is hiring.      
• Current NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) license.      
• Strong ability and enthusiasm to build and lead a regional civil engineering team and collaborate closely with other design disciplines.        
• Highly skilled at project and program management and delivery.      
• Proven experience in land development, transportation, and municipal civil engineering.      
• Established business development network and skillset at the local and regional levels.      
• Expert knowledge and skills of AutoCAD Civil 3D.     
• Proficient with WaterCAD or equivalent modeling software, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ArchGIS, Bluebeam, and the Microsoft
• Office Suite, including Teams.        
• Proficient technical writer
• Experience supporting new business development initiatives 
• Knowledge of seeking and developing RFP responses, fee proposals and staffing with Vertical Markets 
• Previous experience working with local ASCE Chapters, chamber of commerce, rotary and other business organizations  
• Understanding of financial plans to include; budgets, lease, events etc.. 
• Ability to support many different vertical markets, team members, leaders and initiatives all at once  

*Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you don’t check every point above but still feel like you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

As a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will*…

• Advance the firm’s mission, vision, and values.
• Foster a creative and collaborative multidisciplinary culture.      
• Build a local civil engineering team and be responsible for providing mentorship and professional development opportunities.      
• Prepare fee proposals, engineering reports, cost estimates, field reports, and schedules.      
• Negotiate, prepare, and execute contracts.      
• Provide oversight and quality control for the preparation of project calculations, plans, reports, and specifications.      
• Provide expert knowledge of codes and jurisdictional processes.      
• Prepare preliminary budgets and/or cost estimates for projects.      
• Schedule projects and staff resources.      
• Be a resource/advisor for continuing education topics/needs.      
• Identify and develop market and new business opportunities.      
• Lead project interviews for specific projects.      
• Develop and retain client relationships as well as internal team and leadership relationships  
• Be responsible for the quality of work created in the office, with which we will continue to build our company's reputation on, achievement of profitability, and maintaining staff that are engaged and satisfied 
• Be the face of the office and or region to potential clients and organizations 
• Strategically identify and support local initiatives aligned with firm's goals in sustainability, research, social responsibility, and diversity 
• Understand regional priorities, needs, and opportunities to ensure appropriate staffing workloads and business engagement at the local and regional level  
• Provide support to studio leaders in mentoring team members, conducting performance reviews, and handling employee relations and engagement 
• Clearly communicate Cushing Terrell’s goals and abilities to potential clients and organizations 
• Lead and coordinate New Business Development activities in the area in conjunction with Business Development Team 
• Seek and develop RFP responses, fee proposals, and staffing with in conjunction with Vertical Market Leaders 
• Develop and oversee the management of the office financial plan and budgets up to and including: Leases, supplies, events, meetings, marketing, and communications 
• Support Cultural Ambassadors by modeling Cushing Terrell's values and culture both internally and within the community

*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.

Your pay

The salary for this position is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/job markets.

• Expected Range*: $100,000 to $157,000
• The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus

*The actual salary offered for the role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to; years of experience, certifications, location, level of job-related knowledge, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).

Why Cushing Terrell?

Cushing Terrell offers excellent, competitive employee benefits; please view our Employee benefits guide for more information. 

View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

Equity

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, age, color, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

If you need assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with us, please call 406.248.7455. We will review requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you are having difficulty applying through an external website, please visit www.cushingterrell.com/joinus/

We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary : $100,000 - $157,000