Transportation Staff Engineer 2 - Tighe & Bond Inc

Where would you step in? 
As a valuable member of our transportation team, you will support our clients in eastern Massachusetts. You may choose to sit in either our Westfield, Woburn or Westwood, Massachusetts offices. We offer a hybrid remote work environment and flexible Fridays in the summer.

Our Transportation Team and Projects
Nearly 100 professional engineers strong and recent recipients of multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards, our senior technical and project management leaders have earned an outstanding reputation with private, state, and local government clients. We excel in personalized transportation solutions, offering creative expertise in traffic engineering, roadway & bridge design, and transportation planning. Our services cater to state DOTs, regional, municipal, private, and institutional clients across the Northeast.

What will you be doing? 
As a Staff Engineer 2, you will play a key role in assisting a team of experts with the development of plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and bid packages. You will be involved in project discussions regarding technical approach, cost, and scheduling performance on traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build projects. You will also have the opportunity to observe construction on municipal infrastructure projects  including identifying contractor conformance with design drawings and specifications,  shop drawing review, coordination with city staff and residents, and preparation of daily reports.

What does a Staff Engineer 2 need? 
Over 2 years of consulting experience and an understanding of the transportation industry. A BS degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or any related field is required, and an MS degree is preferred. You should be proficient in using design software (AutoCAD and Civil 3D) and tools to create detailed highway and roadway designs. This includes alignment design, cross-sections, pavement design, and drainage planning. You should have a good understanding of local, state, and federal regulations governing highway design, including safety standards and environmental regulations. You should have good communication skills, both written and oral, to effectively convey design concepts, present findings, and interact with clients and regulatory agencies.

Ways to grow your career
We offer tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, professional membership reimbursement, conference attendance, and networking opportunities. We also offer a clear career path progression and mentorship from more experienced staff.

What is the culture like?
We are fully committed to the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. Our inclusive culture is supportive and flexible so everyone can thrive. We genuinely like each other and enjoy events like our annual company-wide summer Lobsterfest, holiday parties, ball games, and other office activities. Giving back is also very important at Tighe & Bond; we demonstrate our commitment by providing multiple scholarships and encouraging employees to earn more PTO by participating in our award-winning Make a Difference community service program. 

Your financial future and wellness 
Our benefits consistently receive top marks from our employees, and they are designed for all generations, including a unique student loan repayment assistance program. We offer up to $1,000 in wellness incentives and reimbursements each plan year, including up to $400 in rewards through completing wellness activities throughout the year and up to $600 in fitness, mind & body, and weight-loss program reimbursements. We also offer two medical plan options including a generous PPO and an HSA eligible plan with employer contribution, dental, eye care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 8 holidays, PTO, optional legal insurance, discounted pet insurance, adoption assistance, spot awards, scholarships for employees’ college students, paid parental leave, Leadership in Safety awards, and recruitment and referral incentives. Salaries are determined by internal equity and market analysis and will vary based on the candidate’s skill and experience; the salary range for this position is $66,507 - $87,290. As an employee-owned company, we also offer generous year-end bonuses and robust deferred income benefits to help you build wealth through our matching 401(k), ESOP, and annual profit sharing.

More about Tighe & Bond
We are a thriving, employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm. In addition to being a top ten ENR New England Design Firm, we’ve been recognized as the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, ranked first in the Engineering and Environmental Services categories in Banker & Tradesman's "Best of" competition in 2022, and have been honored twice with the PSMJ Circle of Excellence award. With a team of 500 designers, planners, scientists, and engineers, we offer creative solutions for land use, infrastructure, and building design, including addressing crucial challenges related to water resources, transportation, and both the built and natural environment throughout the Northeast. We are committed to growth, exceptional service, and designing for a more sustainable future.  

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal-opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.