Job Description

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.

As a Medium Voltage Distribution Electrical Engineer, you will be required to understand codes and have experience in the design of electrical power substations and/or underground and overhead distribution lines. The role involves proficiency in one-line diagrams, relaying diagrams, control schematics, structural plans and elevations, grounding plans, site plans, and construction specifications and contract documents. Familiarity with AutoCAD design practices is essential.

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

• Consult with the client to determine functional requirements of new or renovated systems and/or projects and prepare information regarding design, specifications, estimated costs, and construction time
• Collaborate with other disciplines to produce preliminary concepts and drawings such as developing
• Produce plans, sections, and details under the direction of the Project Engineer or as the Project Engineer
• Demonstrate an understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code sections for Grounding, Electrical Supply Stations and Overhead and Underground Distribution Lines in the production of engineering calculations, design drawings, and specifications
• Apply the National Electrical Code in production, including wire sizing, conduit types and sizing, grounding, clearance requirements, etc. in the production of engineering calculations, design drawings, and specifications.
• Produce one-line diagrams, metering and relaying diagrams, control schematics, grounding plans, physical plans and elevations, and construction specifications

*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.

Qualifications* and abilities you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering
• 5 - 8 years of job-related experience including substation and/or underground and overhead distribution line design
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and the National Electrical Code
• Licensed Professional Engineer (or on path to obtain) in the state of the hiring Cushing Terrell office
• Intermediate knowledge of Auto CAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, Microsoft Office. Substation Design BIM software and Distribution software experience a plus.
• Ability to design a substation system or power distribution system for small to medium size projects with minimal guidance from professional engineers from start to finish
• Excellent working knowledge of substation and distribution systems components such as circuit breakers, transformers, switches, ground grid systems, support structures, foundations, lightning protection systems, electrical one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, conduit & cable schedules, relay panels, and control buildings.
• Ability to collaborate and efficiently work on a team to produce high quality construction documents for projects
• High level of Quality control and ability to correct design issues
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Necessary mathematical skills
• Knowledge of overhead distribution line design a plus

* 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!

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*: $80,000 to $96,000
• 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.

Things to consider: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

To all recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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 status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

Compensation details: 80000-96000 Yearly Salary

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