Electrical 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering
• 20 years of job-related experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain a licensure 
• 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 membership 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*…

• Proficient in Autodesk MEP Revit, Auto CAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, Microsoft Office
• Advanced understanding of all systems and their advantages, disadvantages, costs, and efficiencies
• Lead project interviews for specific projects and possess a skill set to prepare fee proposals and negotiate contracts
• Assist in business development, identifying and developing market opportunities and participating in project interviews for firm wide projects
• Act as Engineer-in-responsible-charge, including making technical decisions in the respective field, reviewing, stamping, and signing Construction Documents
• Schedule project and related workloads and represent Cushing Terrell in project meetings and assist in strategy meetings
• Check drawings and prepare feedback to project team
• Direct activities of workers and consultants engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (billing, fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain a good relationship with client
• Be responsible for executing supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws including interviewing and training, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving Issues
• Provide leadership, communications, training, mentorship, continuous assignments, and feedback to team members
• Be a resource/advisor for continuing education topics/needs
• Take an active role in professional development
• 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 $150,000
• 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 - $150,000