Civil Engineer | Regional Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Regional Civil Engineering Lead Position Description 

The Regional Civil Engineering lead we are seeking will be based in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will be a Civil Engineer ready to embrace an exciting new challenge. They will be a self-starter, brimming with confidence in their ability to build and lead a dynamic local civil engineering team as a seller-doer. The candidate will be highly skilled in civil engineering, have an established network within the region, and be adept at business development. Our goal is to grow our civil engineering work in the Austin area, and this individual will be a key player in this growth and working with the firm’s current engineering leadership.

Regional Civil Engineering Lead Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 annually.

Regional Civil Engineering Lead Required Qualifications** 

• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of job-related experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state in which Cushing Terrell is hiring
• Current NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) license
• Strong ability and enthusiasm to build and lead a regional civil engineering team and collaborate closely with other design disciplines
• Highly skilled at project and program management and delivery
• Proven experience in land development, transportation, and municipal civil engineering
• Established business development network and skillset at the local and regional levels
• Expert knowledge and skills of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficient with WaterCAD or equivalent modeling software, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ArchGIS, Bluebeam, and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams
• Proficient technical writer

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!

Regional Civil Engineering Lead Position Responsibilities***  

• Advance the firm’s mission, vision, and values
• Foster a creative and collaborative multidisciplinary culture
• Build a local civil engineering team and be responsible for providing mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Prepare fee proposals, engineering reports, cost estimates, field reports, and schedules
• Negotiate, prepare, and execute contracts
• Provide oversite and quality control for the preparation of project calculations, plans, reports, and specifications
• Provide expert knowledge of codes and jurisdictional processes
• Prepare preliminary budgets and/or cost estimates for projects
• Schedule projects and staff resources
• Be a resource/advisor for continuing education topics/needs
• Identify and develop market and new business opportunities
• Lead project interviews for specific projects
• Develop and retain client relationships as well as internal team and leadership relationships

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 for more information. 

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 View phone number on jobswipe.net 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.