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The Electrical Drafter position at Cushing Terrell is a full-time, on-site role based in our Missoula, Montana office. Day to day, this person works alongside electrical engineers and designers to turn design direction into accurate, code-compliant construction documents. Using Autodesk Revit MEP and AutoCAD, the drafter sets up drawings to office standards, applies redlines from senior team members, and coordinates changes across other departments so every discipline stays aligned on the same set of documents.

The work itself centers on producing plans, sections, elevations, schedules, and details for electrical building systems, along with basic calculations and take offs that support the broader design. This role also includes conducting site surveys under the direction of an engineer or designer to capture as built electrical conditions for use in drawings. Success in year one looks like growing independence, producing clean, accurate drawings with less oversight, building a solid working knowledge of electrical systems documentation, and becoming a dependable coordination point between the electrical team and other disciplines on a project.

The expected salary range for this position is $43,000 to $52,000 annually.

• 0 to 5 years of job related experience in drafting, design, or a related technical field
• Basic proficiency with Autodesk Revit MEP and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong mathematical aptitude to support component and systems design
• Clear communication and coordination skills across project teams

• Associate degree or coursework in computer technology, drafting and design, integrated arts, animation and modeling, or a related field
• Experience conducting site surveys for as built electrical systems

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• Draft and develop electrical construction documents in Revit MEP under the direction of project engineers and designers, including plans, sections, elevations, schedules, and details
• Produce and revise CAD based drawings from redlines and supervisor direction while maintaining office drafting standards
• Perform basic electrical calculations and material take offs to support design accuracy
• Coordinate documents and drawing changes with other engineering and design departments to keep project teams aligned
• Conduct site surveys as directed to capture as built electrical conditions for incorporation into drawings
• Research and organize product selections using manufacturer information and examples from past projects
• Support production plotting efforts and flag drawing changes that affect other team members' work

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.

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