Civil Engineer, Water/Wastewater

Position Description

The Civil Engineer, Water/Wastewater leads water and wastewater civil engineering projects within Cushing Terrell's civil service sector. This position is based in our Bozeman office and is also open in our Billings, Austin, Denver, Missoula, and Seattle offices. Remote work will be considered for candidates who can travel regularly to Cushing Terrell offices.

What does this role involve day to day? You will lead water and wastewater scopes, designing and permitting transmission, pumping, treatment, and storage systems for private clients and for public entities at the local, state, and federal level. You will prepare plans in Civil 3D, model systems in WaterCAD, StormCAD, and Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, develop calculations and cost estimates, and coordinate with regulatory agencies through permitting. You will have autonomy over your work within the established framework of the sector and firm, a voice in the kinds of projects you pursue, and support from service sector and firmwide resources, including an internal referral network for project work. Travel to project and client sites, industry events, and conferences ranges from 0% to 25%.

What does success look like? Within 90 days, you will be leading existing water and wastewater project scopes, have technical mentorship underway with emerging engineers, and be contributing technical input to new pursuits. By the end of year one, you will be leading water and wastewater scopes across multiple projects, recognized internally as a go-to technical resource for water and wastewater, and supporting the sector's growth goals. As you grow in the role, you will have opportunities to lead business development in your area of expertise, help build a dedicated water and wastewater team, and expand the practice within Cushing Terrell's multidisciplinary culture.

Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $88,000 to $120,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• 8+ years of civil engineering experience, including water and wastewater design with a private consulting firm
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, plus working proficiency in WaterCAD, StormCAD, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• Experience designing and permitting water and wastewater transmission, pumping, treatment, and storage systems for private clients and public entities
• Working knowledge of engineering consulting practices, contracts, client service, and project delivery methods
• Experience leading engineering project teams and mentoring emerging professionals

Preferred Qualifications**

• Federal project experience
• PE licensure in more than one state, or the ability to obtain additional licensure by comity
• Experience contributing technical scope, schedules, and level-of-effort input to proposals and project interviews
• Construction administration experience, including field observation and submittal review
• Experience with civil site grading, drainage, and utility layout
• Strong technical writing and client communication skills

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***

• Lead water and wastewater project scopes from concept through construction documents, designing transmission, pumping, treatment, and storage systems.
• Model water, wastewater, and stormwater systems in WaterCAD, StormCAD, and Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, and prepare the calculations, cost estimates, technical memorandums, and reports that support design decisions.
• Prepare civil site, grading, drainage, and utility plans in Civil 3D, along with specifications that meet applicable codes and firm quality standards.
• Guide projects through permitting, coordinating with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Meet with private and public clients to define project goals, functional requirements, and budgets, and manage project scope, schedule, and fee commitments.
• Mentor emerging engineers and lead small project teams, reviewing work for technical accuracy and helping teammates grow their skills.
• Contribute technical scope and level-of-effort input to proposals and project interviews in your area of expertise.
• Provide construction administration, including field observation and submittal review, so designs are built as intended.

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/joinus/job-listings/

Things to Note

At this time, we will not employ individuals working from the following states due to payroll, tax, and administrative requirements: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.

Applications will be accepted through December 23, 2026.

*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.

At this time, we will not employ individuals working from the following states due to payroll, tax, and administrative requirements: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.