Position Title: Electrical Designer Description Electrical Designer Position Description Cushing Terrell is hiring an Electrical Designer to work across nearly every scope of electrical design, including lighting, power distribution, refrigeration electrical systems, fire alarm coordination, data systems, and battery backup, on a national portfolio of retail remodels and ground-up builds for major clients. Based on-site in our Boise, Missoula, Billings, or Minneapolis office, you will work within a collaborative team producing construction documents from initial design through QC review and construction administration. We invest in your growth through code education, professional development, and ongoing effort to match you to the clients and project @types you find most engaging. We are also a firm with range: if your interests shift toward healthcare, education, or another market down the road, those opportunities exist here. Within your first 30 days you will know how to navigate our systems and contribute billable work on a client proto@type. By 90 days you are a full team member working across multiple scopes and identifying where you want to build depth. Long-term, the path forward is yours to define, whether that means becoming the go-to expert on a client relationship or stepping into a team lead role managing projects and other designers. Position Salary Range The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 annually. Required Qualifications 2 or more years of experience in electrical building design Proficiency in Revit for electrical modeling, or demonstrated proficiency in electrical design principles with working knowledge of AutoCAD (candidates must be strong in at least one) Working knowledge of NEC requirements, including branch circuit design, panel schedules, conductor sizing, and load calculations Familiarity with lighting design fundamentals, including IES footcandle standards and lighting controls Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (candidates without a degree are considered with 5 or more years of relevant experience) Experience with retail or commercial building projects, including large-format or big-box retail Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or intent to pursue the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam Experience with SKM power analysis software, Bluebeam, or footcandle calculation tools such as AGi32 or similar Experience with refrigeration electrical systems or advanced building automation systems 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 check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply! Position Responsibilities Produce electrical design drawings in Revit and AutoCAD, including lighting plans, power layouts, panel schedules, and one-line diagrams, from initial design through QC review and permit-ready document sets Perform electrical calculations including load calculations, conductor and breaker sizing, voltage drop analysis, and panel sizing to support accurate and code-compliant designs Interpret client proto@types and standards to adapt designs for specific store locations, aligning client requirements with site conditions and local code compliance Coordinate with Engineers of Record and fellow designers throughout the design process, incorporating redline comments and advancing drawings through multiple QC rounds to final sign-off Support construction administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing permitting comments, and coordinating design changes with contractors and engineering team members Conduct occasional site surveys and field walks to document existing conditions that inform remodel designs Contribute across a full range of electrical scopes, building depth in areas aligned with your interests and strengths Working at Cushing Terrell Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives. Why Cushing Terrell At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, "design meets you." Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide: https://cushingterrell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CushingTerrellBenefits-Guide2025.pdf Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus. 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. 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. Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process. Note to 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. Cushing Terrell Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/e85dXgtmNl55bTblOFNre2 PI284766127
