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Plumbing- Mechanical Engineer or Designer

Cushing Terrell

Billings, MTFull-time$90–115K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$90–115K/yr
Location
Billings, MT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Open to visa holders

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Cushing Terrell seeks an experienced Plumbing Mechanical Engineer to join its consulting team in Billings, Montana. The senior-level role focuses on designing and delivering plumbing and HVAC systems for complex built-environment projects. The engineer will develop system concepts, consult with clients, assess existing buildings, identify energy-saving opportunities, and provide technical leadership and quality control for construction documents.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Plumbing Systems Design, requiredHVAC Systems Design, requiredHeating and Cooling Calculations, requiredVentilation Calculations, requiredHydronic Pipe Sizing, requiredPump Selection, requiredDuct Sizing, requiredFan Selection, requiredMechanical Building Codes, requiredDigital Temperature Controls, requiredControl Strategies, requiredSequences of Operation, requiredControl Drawings, requiredMechanical Specifications, requiredTeam Leadership, requiredCollaboration, requiredConstruction Documents, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredClient Service, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Related, required7+ Years Consulting Plumbing and HVAC Engineering, requiredMontana PE License or Ability to Obtain, nice to have

Full job description

Compensation

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Position Title: Plumbing- Mechanical Engineer or Designer

Description

Plumbing - Mechanical Engineer

Position Description

Cushing Terrell is seeking an experienced Plumbing Mechanical Engineer to join our growing consulting team in Billings, Montana. This is a senior-level role within a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm, focused on the design and delivery of plumbing and HVAC systems for complex built environment projects.

If you are a consulting engineer with deep expertise in plumbing systems design domestic water, waste, vent, and mechanical HVAC and you want to design meaningful built environment projects, we want to hear from you.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in consulting plumbing and HVAC engineering within the built environment

  • Preferred Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana, or the ability to obtain licensure

  • Proven ability to design complex plumbing systems including domestic hot and cold water, sanitary waste, and vent systems to a high standard of quality

  • Proficiency in HVAC systems design including VAV, DOAS, VRF, data room cooling, packaged rooftop, chilled water cooling, and hydronic heating systems

  • Advanced knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation calculations, hydronic pipe sizing, pump selection, duct sizing, and fan selection

  • Strong command of mechanical building codes and their application in commercial and institutional built environment projects

  • Advanced understanding of digital temperature control systems, control strategies, sequences of operation, and control drawings

  • Proficiency in writing mechanical specifications for consulting engineering projects

  • Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of engineers and drafters to produce high-quality construction documents

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver a high level of client service

If you meet most of the qualifications above and are confident you can do this work, we encourage you to apply. Plumbing and mechanical engineering experience in a built environment consulting or A/E firm setting is the most important factor not checking every box.

Position Responsibilities***

  • Develop plumbing and mechanical HVAC design concepts independently or in collaboration with a multidisciplinary A/E team

  • Consult directly with clients to define project needs, goals, and budget parameters, and translate those into engineered systems solutions

  • Conduct site assessments and building evaluations to produce engineering reports and recommendations for improvement of existing plumbing and mechanical systems

  • Identify energy conservation opportunities, quantify potential savings, and estimate construction costs for recommended measures

  • Act as Engineer in Responsible Charge making technical decisions, reviewing, stamping, and signing construction documents for plumbing and mechanical scopes

  • Provide quality control reviews of plumbing and mechanical designs across the team and deliver constructive, actionable feedback

  • Maintain proficiency in relevant software including Microsoft Office 365, Bluebeam, and HVAC/plumbing engineering design tools

  • Contribute to the growth of Cushing Terrell's integrated A/E consulting practice and the depth of expertise within our mechanical team

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 16 offices and more than 600 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 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.

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Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

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How this job compares

Set against the 7,070 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–115K/yr
  • US median$104–160K/yr4,304 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $103K, is 22% below the US median midpoint ($131K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Montana and 7,070 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Montana
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (5,985 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,891 of the 7,070 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (69%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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