Project Engineer Bridge - Tighe & Bond Inc

Where would you step in?  
As a valuable member of our Bridge team, you will provide comprehensive bridge design services to our clients. We have opportunities in our Shelton and Middletown, Connecticut offices where you will join a growing team of bridge professionals. You will work in a hybrid remote/office with flexible Fridays in the summer.  

Our Land Use & Transportation Team and Projects  
At 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 provide planning, design, and construction phase services for rehabilitations, replacements, and construction of new bridges and other transportation structures. 
 
What will you be doing?  
Working in a team environment, you will be involved in all phases of structural bridge project development including business development, planning, scheduling, inspection, analysis, design and technical specifications and reports, and construction phase services. You will prepare bid documents including drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates. You will provide mentoring and coaching for junior level staff and conduct inspections and provide inspection reports. During construction you will have opportunities to administer the construction of your designs and conduct construction observation to see your design work become reality. 
 
What do you need?  
You will need a PE license, BS in civil engineering, with a focus on structural engineering, along with five years of experience working with ConnDOT and municipalities on the design of bridges. A MS in structural/bridge design is preferred. You will need experience using AutoCAD, Microstation, and bridge analysis software. Experience with 3DS Max, SketchUp, InfraWorks and familiarity with other visualization software is advantageous. 
 
Ways to grow your career 
We offer tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, professional membership reimbursement, conference attendance and networking opportunities. You will have opportunities to communicate with clients and participate in business development activities. 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. The salaries are determined based on internal equity and market analysis and will vary based on the candidate’s skill and experience; the salary range for this position is $78,000-$115,000. 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 550 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.