Entry Level Staff Engineer - Traffic Design - Summer

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Entry Level Staff Engineer
, you will join our Transportation and Traffic Design Team
in our
Shelton, CT or Middletown, 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 and Traffic Design Team
, an Entry Level Staff Engineer
will support a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience with responsibilities such as:

• Perform traffic analysis and modeling using tools such as Synchro and Sim Traffic
• Assist in the development of traffic signal timing plans and intersection improvement concepts
• Support the preparation of traffic engineering plans, cost estimates, and design documentation
• Review and analyzing traffic data including volumes, crash history, and speed studies
• Help draft technical memoranda, traffic studies, and feasibility reports for state and municipal clients
• Assist with permit documentation such as CTDOT encroachment permits and Traffic Management Plans
• Participate in field investigations and site visits to observe traffic operations and gather project data
• Collaborate with roadway, drainage, structural, and environmental teams to support integrated designs

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Passed your FE Exam and obtained your EIT certification, or planning to by June 2027
• Familiarity with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, HCS, or similar
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and curiosity about real-world design challenges
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and take initiative in a team environment

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
• Exposure to Complete Streets or multimodal planning principles
• Familiarity with CTDOT or MassDOT and/or municipal traffic design standards
• Experience with traffic studies, permitting, or data collection through academic or internship projects
• Interest in obtaining a PE license and engaging in professional development

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• The annual salary for a
  Staff Engineer 1in
  Transportation
  is set at$79,768
  for a candidate graduating with a
  Bachelor's degree
  in 2027
• The annual salary for a
  Staff Engineer 1 in Transportation
  is set at$83,928
  for a candidate graduating with a
  Master's degree or PhD
  in 2027
• 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