Project Engineer - Transportation

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a
Project Engineer 2, you will join our
Transportation team
in our
Middletown or Shelton, CT
office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Transportation Team and Projects

Our transportation team is more than just a group of engineers—we’re problem solvers, innovators, and creators of safe, efficient infrastructure. With nearly 50 professionals, we work on projects that shape the future of transportation across the Northeast, collaborating with state DOTs, municipalities, and private clients to make travel safer and more accessible. Whether it’s designing roads, bridges, or multimodal systems, we ensure our designs are sustainable, cost-effective, and forward-thinking.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our
Transportation team
, a
Project Engineer will support a variety of projects and gain hands‑on experience with responsibilities such as:

• Lead and assist in the design and development of roadway/highway projects, including horizontal and vertical alignment, intersection and interchange design, and ADA compliance
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with Connecticut DOT and local agency standards
• Perform geometric design, grading, drainage, pavement design, and traffic control planning
• Preparing and reviewing traffic analyses, traffic simulation models, safety studies, signal timing evaluations, and transportation planning reports
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams including traffic, structural, environmental, subconsultants and survey professionals
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; ensure compliance with contract requirements and regulatory standards
• Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and public agencies to provide project updates and resolve technical challenges
• Mentor junior staff and support business development through proposal preparation and client meetings

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe
• 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway and highway design
• Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles, traffic operations, traffic signal systems, and roadway safety analysis
• Experience preparing traffic impact studies, safety assessments, and transportation planning reports
• Familiarity with MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and applicable state and local design standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with CTDOT and Connecticut transportation agencies
• Experience with Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, SIDRA, or other traffic analysis and simulation software
• Experience with Open Roads (with CT DOT DDE) and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity with permitting processes and environmental documentation
• Experience mentoring and leading technical staff
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification and/or Roadway Safety Professional certification
• Membership and/or leadership experience within industry organizations (ITE, ASCE, WTS, ITS)

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance

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