Entry Level Staff Engineer - Waterfront & Coastal Design - Summer

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Entry Level Staff Engineer, you will join our Waterfront and Coastal Team in our Portsmouth NH or Providence, RI 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 Waterfront and Coastal Team and ProjectsOur Waterfront and Coastal group specializes in providing planning and engineering services to address the challenges of coastal and waterfront storm damage on infrastructure. With climate change having a significant impact on numerous communities, we focus on preventative measures to ensure resilience.

Our team of nearly 120 Land Use & Transportation professionals across our 17 regional offices is dedicated to supporting our coastal resiliency projects.

What You’ll Be DoingAs a valuable part of ourWaterfront & Coastal Team, anEntry Level Staff Engineerwill support a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience with responsibilities such as:

• Play a key role working on waterfront facility site planning and design, problem-solving, and permitting assignments, including ports, piers, seawalls, and shoreline protection
• Draft figures, details, and plans
• Complete field work in support of design and construction projects, including geotechnical evaluations
• Prepare design calculations and opinions of probable construction cost
• Prepare technical specifications, memorandum, reports, and project correspondence
• Understand design standards and regulatory requirements
• Observe construction progress, review shop drawings and submittals, and create record plans

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Passed your FE Exam and obtained your EIT certification, or planning to by June 2027
• Relevant experience through internships in surveying, engineering, permitting, or construction observation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn, intellectually curious, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Hands-on experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD, or RISA
• Understanding of structural and geotechnical engineering principles

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• The annual salary for aStaff Engineer 1inWaterfront/Coastal Engineering is set at$76,752for a candidate graduating with aBachelor's degree
• The annual salary for aStaff Engineer 1inWaterfront/Coastal Engineeringis set at$80,912for a candidate graduating with aMaster's degree
• 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
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance

Ways to Grow Your CareerWe 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.

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