Senior Engineer 1 - Structural

Senior Structural Engineer

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will join our Building Services Business Line in any of our northeast regional offices, where you'll play a key role in leading structural design and assessment projects, with a focus on building renovations, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, structural rehabilitation, and new construction. 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 Structural Team works on varied building projects across institutional, commercial, residential, municipal, and historic preservation markets, with a strong mix of design, assessment, renovation, adaptive reuse, field observation, and collaboration. We solve real building challenges, work closely with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and constructible solutions that serve communities.

As a valuable part of our Building Services Business Line, as a Senior Structural Engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, to ensure structural integrity, compliance with codes, and alignment with project goals through responsibilities such as:

• Lead structural design for vertical projects, including new buildings, renovations, additions, adaptive reuse, and remodels. Design systems using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood to meet applicable codes, loads, and project requirements.
• Prepare and review structural drawings, specifications, design reports, and calculation packages using Revit, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineering disciplines, civil engineers, owners, and contractors to integrate structural systems with other building components and support constructability, efficiency, and compatibility across disciplines.
• Perform and oversee design and documentation in accordance with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, and other relevant building codes and standards.
• Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, performing site visits, documenting field observations, and resolving construction-related issues.
• Support development of project schedules, scopes, budgets, technical approaches, and fee estimates, working closely with project managers to support timely and cost-effective delivery of structural engineering services.
• Guide junior engineers and drafters by providing oversight and mentorship on design approach, software use, technical documentation, detailing, field observation, and engineering judgment.
• Contribute to structural team workflows, technical tools, design standards, and best practices.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in structural design, analysis, and leading projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proficiency in structural design software such as RISA, MathCAD, Visual Analysis, Enercalc, and others
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards
• Experience in designing multiple structural materials (e.g., steel, concrete, timber)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field
• Experience with seismic design and performance-based engineering
• Proficiency in BIM software such as Revit
• Knowledge of advanced analysis techniques, including finite element modeling
• Experience in a variety of project types, including bridges, dams, or industrial facilities

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
• Adoption Assistance

Ways to Grow Your Career We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.

Our Culture and Values We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting…