Project Engineer - Ecological Restoration - Tighe & Bond Inc

Where would you step in?  
As a valuable member of our inclusive One Water team, you will support our clients throughout the northeast while sitting in our Sandwich, Westfield, Worcester, Westwood, or Portsmouth offices. We offer a hybrid remote work environment and flexible Fridays in the summer.  

Our Ecological Restoration Team and Projects 
Our staff are passionate about designing and advancing habitat restoration and community resilience projects throughout the northeast, with a focus on projects in our “neighborhood.” We deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions from concept to construction. Our interdisciplinary project teams strive to increase resiliency and stream ecological function by working on the design of river restoration, dam removal, dam repair, freshwater and coastal wetland restoration, fish passage, culvert replacement, and floodplain reconnection projects. 

What will you be doing?  
As a Project Engineer, you will participate in site planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services for restoration projects, perform field work which could include (following appropriate training) collecting field measurements, sediment probing or sampling, flow data collection, geotechnical boring observation, and dam inspection. There may be the need to assist with dam repair and dredging projects. You will undertake design using AutoCAD, computer modeling, preparation of technical specifications and cost estimates, preparation of reports and correspondence, construction observation, shop drawing and submittal review, and creation of record drawings.  You will also assist with business development for new projects and clients. To be a successful Project Engineer, you should feel comfortable taking on and delegating many tasks that require various skills, and appropriately prioritizing those tasks for yourself and other Staff Engineers through completion. 

What does a Project Engineer need?  
At least four years of consulting engineering experience and increasing responsibility in the water industry. A BS degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or a related field is required, and an MS degree is preferred. Project Engineers will need either a PE license or the ability to obtain one in the next 6 months.  The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience working on the design of ecological restoration projects. However, you may have expertise in more specific related areas, such as hydrology and hydraulics, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering design, wetland science, or fluvial geomorphology, but as long as you have the enthusiasm and the motivation to learn, you will be considered. You will have experience using AutoCAD and may have experience using modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PeakFQ, and HydroCAD, as well as experience with GIS.  You are expected to be enthusiastic to learn, self-motivated, and have strong, clear, and concise written and verbal communication skills.  

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. The salary range of this position is $87,000- $114,000. 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 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.