Freelance Structural Packaging Design Jobs in Meridian, ID

TheStructural Project Engineer at Cushing Terrell is an on-site position based in our Boise, Idaho office, with reasonable flexibility for occasional project site visits. What does this role involve day to day? Working with more independence than an entry-level engineer, this Project Engineer owns structural design decisions on assigned projects, directs and reviews calculation packages and Revit documentation prepared by Staff Engineers and EITs, resolves design conflicts directly with architecture, MEP, and civil teams, and leads QA/QC reviews across our retail, healthcare, commercial, education, government, living, and infrastructure markets.

What will I create? Rather than producing calculations from scratch, you will direct and validate the technical work of others, own coordinated construction documents end to end, and mentor Staff Engineers and EITs as they develop.

What does success look like year one? By year one, you will be a trusted Project Engineer who leads structural portions of projects with real ownership, mentors EITs and Staff Engineers, coordinates confidently across integrated teams, escalates risk before it becomes a problem, and helps establish reliable delivery habits for the Boise structural team.

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 annually.

• 5+ years of experience on projects in the United States
• Accredited civil or structural engineering degree with EIT certification
• PE license preferred, or a clear path toward PE licensure
• Familiarity with RAM Structural System, RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, Enercalc, TEDDS, or Bluebeam
• Demonstrated building structural design experience with gravity and lateral systems
• Ability to coordinate with architecture, MEP, and civil teams, communicate risks early, and maintain a coachable, collaborative working style, willing to mentor and be mentored
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills to meet project deadlines
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook

• Revit strength and experience reviewing others' documentation
• Project experience in retail, healthcare, commercial, education, government, living, or infrastructure markets
• Construction administration exposure, including RFIs, submittals, and site observations
• Local Boise or Intermountain West project experience
• PE license or Idaho PE eligibility by comity

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!

• Design structural solutions across steel, concrete, wood, and masonry systems, directing supporting calculation packages for building projects across a variety of markets
• Model and review Revit documentation to ensure coordinated, accurate construction documents
• Coordinate directly with architecture, MEP, and civil disciplines to resolve design questions
• Support RFIs and submittals during construction administration
• Lead QA/QC reviews to maintain design quality and consistency
• Mentor Staff Engineers on calculations, documentation, and CT standards
• Raise design and schedule risks early, escalating to project leadership when needed
• Support client conversations and coordination as part of project delivery

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.

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/2025/11/CushingTerrell_BenefitsGuide_2026_rev.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.