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Structural Engineer in Training
Position Description
The Structural Engineer in Training at Cushing Terrell is an on-site role based in our Boise, Idaho office, with reasonable flexibility for occasional project site visits. What does this role involve day to day? This position supports structural design and documentation for a wide variety of building types across our retail, healthcare, commercial, education, government, living, and infrastructure markets. A typical week includes developing structural calculations, modeling and documenting in Revit, coordinating with architecture, MEP, and civil teams, reviewing drawings and details, responding to RFIs and submittals, and participating in QA/QC reviews.
What will I create? You will produce calculation packages, Revit models, and construction documents, contributing directly to buildings across a variety of project types while receiving close mentoring from experienced Professional Engineers.
What does success look like year one? By the end of year one, you will be a dependable Structural Engineer in Training integrated into the Boise team, producing accurate calculations and documentation with growing independence, communicating proactively, and continuing to build toward PE-level responsibility.
Position Salary Range
The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually.
Required Qualifications

• Accredited civil or structural engineering degree
• EIT certification, or the ability to obtain EIT quickly
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Boise, Idaho
• Foundational knowledge of gravity and lateral structural systems, including steel, concrete, wood, and masonry
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills to meet project deadlines
• Clear, proactive communication paired with a coachable, team-oriented working style
• Basic proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Revit and BIM coordination workflows
• Familiarity with RAM Structural System, RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, Enercalc, TEDDS, or Bluebeam
• Project experience in retail, healthcare, commercial, education, government, living, or infrastructure markets
• Local Boise or Intermountain West project experience
• Exposure to construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and site observations
• Interest in growing toward PE licensure

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

• Design and develop structural calculations for gravity and lateral force-resisting systems across steel, concrete, wood, and masonry construction
• Model and document designs in Revit to support coordinated construction documents
• Coordinate with architecture, MEP, and civil teams to resolve design conflicts
• Review drawings and details for accuracy and constructability
• Respond to RFIs and submittals during construction administration
• Participate in QA/QC reviews to maintain design quality
• Support occasional project site visits as project needs require

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/2025/11/CushingTerrell_BenefitsGuide_2026_rev.pdf
Things to Note
*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.