Civil Engineer | Regional Lead

Cushing Terrell•Denver, CO

33d•$105,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Position Description We are seeking a Regional Civil Engineering Lead to join our Denver, CO office. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Civil Engineer and natural leader who is ready to take on a strategic, growth-oriented role. This individual will serve as a seller-doer, combining technical civil engineering expertise with proven business development capability to expand our regional presence. As the regional lead, you will build, mentor, and manage a local civil engineering team while collaborating with firmwide engineering leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong project delivery skills, an established professional network within the Denver market, and deep experience in land development, municipal infrastructure, and transportation engineering. This position plays a critical role in growing our civil engineering practice across the region. Position Salary Range The expected salary range for this position is $ 105,000 to $ 140,000 annually. Required Qualifications ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree 10+ years of civil engineering experience Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state where Cushing Terrell is hiring Current NCEES license (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) license Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for building and leading regional engineering teams Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary design groups Highly skilled in project and program management Proven experience in land development, transportation engineering, and municipal civil engineering Established local and regional business development network with seller-doer experience Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D Proficiency with WaterCAD or equivalent modeling tools, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (including Teams) Strong technical writing and 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 Advance and promote the firm’s mission, vision, and values Foster a highly creative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team culture Lead, manage, and grow a regional civil engineering team, providing mentoring and professional development Prepare fee proposals, engineering reports, project schedules, cost estimates, and field reports Negotiate, prepare, and execute client and project contracts Provide oversight and quality control for project plans, calculations, reports, and specifications Demonstrate expert knowledge of codes, permitting, and jurisdictional processes Develop and manage preliminary project budgets and cost estimates Schedule project timelines and allocate staff resources effectively Serve as a resource for ongoing professional development and continuing education topics Identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities and market growth initiatives Lead project interviews for major pursuits Build, maintain, and strengthen client relationships as well as internal leadership partnerships 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. Benefits offered at Cushing Terrell 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 for more information. Medical Dental Vision 401(k) matching PTO and Holidays 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.

Requirements

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree
10+ years of civil engineering experience
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state where Cushing Terrell is hiring
Current NCEES license (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) license
Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for building and leading regional engineering teams
Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary design groups
Highly skilled in project and program management
Proven experience in land development, transportation engineering, and municipal civil engineering
Established local and regional business development network with seller-doer experience
Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Proficiency with WaterCAD or equivalent modeling tools, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (including Teams)
Strong technical writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

Advance and promote the firm’s mission, vision, and values
Foster a highly creative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team culture
Lead, manage, and grow a regional civil engineering team, providing mentoring and professional development
Prepare fee proposals, engineering reports, project schedules, cost estimates, and field reports
Negotiate, prepare, and execute client and project contracts
Provide oversight and quality control for project plans, calculations, reports, and specifications
Demonstrate expert knowledge of codes, permitting, and jurisdictional processes
Develop and manage preliminary project budgets and cost estimates
Schedule project timelines and allocate staff resources effectively
Serve as a resource for ongoing professional development and continuing education topics
Identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities and market growth initiatives
Lead project interviews for major pursuits
Build, maintain, and strengthen client relationships as well as internal leadership partnerships