Mechanical Intern

Ready to design with us?:

As a Cushing Terrell team member, you will work on environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design as well as see great opportunities for leadership and career growth. You will be a member of a collaborative team of talented designers, engineers, and business professionals across our 14 offices located throughout the United States, to achieve integrated, forward-thinking, and award-winning design solutions.  

What you will bring to the table:

• Completion of 3 years of a A&E related undergraduate program
• Basic knowledge of in Autodesk Revit, Auto CADD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office suite, Outlook
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt
• High level of collaboration and communication with other team member
• A passion for client-focused design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a talent for balancing graceful oral and written communication between Cushing Terrell teams and our clients  

As a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will…

• Be responsible for basic design criteria furnished by an experienced architect or engineer and under their supervision prepare clear, concise, readable drawings and BIM models including model setup, input, and red-line correction changes
• Conduct basic materials research and specification preparation and writing
• Assist with cost estimating take offs and data input
• Assist with or provide on-site construction observation on simple projects
• Potentially lead small projects under the direction and supervision of a supervisor
• Attend weekly classes and watch training videos
• Work alongside and learn from professionals in parallel disciplines
• Work with project teams spanning several of our offices across the nation
• Work with a variety of local and national clients
• Visits to construction sites with project leaders (dependent upon project phase and time of year)  

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. On occasion individuals will be required to visit a client site to perform site verifications and field surveys.  

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position $17 to $22 hourly is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/job markets.

Actual pay will be determined based on your years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).   

We are Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a global design firm that is mission- and vision- driven in ways that make us passionate about people, environments, and ingenuity. Our culture has grown from our client-focus that was instilled by our founders, Cushing and Terrell, in 1938, and our team continues to thrive on the energy inspired by collaboration.

As a fully integrated firm, offering a balance of architecture and the full spectrum of engineering services, our firm commands unique resources to support our on-going drive to be an acknowledged pioneer at the forefront of engineering, architecture, planning, and design across the country – ranking within the top of ENR’s best AE firms.

At Cushing Terrell, we empower our people to be creative pioneers. Our business is built around integrity, design ingenuity, and growth – to shape a new world and to discover imaginative, responsible, and exceptional environments.

As we seek to invent a better way of living, we collectively put the thought of all that inspires us into all that we create. Cushing Terrell’s design celebrates the harmony and spirit that is born of the unity & growth, of our individuality, and our shared passions.  

Why Cushing Terrell?

Because we know that where you work matters. Our teams are filled with people who take care of each other, our clients, and are committed to the Cushing Terrell culture: we work hard, we have fun, we love new ideas and new ways of doing things, and we encourage our team members to set big goals.

Professional and personal growth are equally important to us; we offer educational and advancement opportunities and are committed to the continuing education and mentorship of all our team members.  

Equity

We embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, age, color, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

If you need assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment with us, please call 406.248.7455. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you are having difficulty applying through an external website, please visit www.cushingterrell.com/joinus/.