Project Engineer 2
Tighe & Bond
Project Engineer 2
Tighe & Bond
Designs water and environmental projects in the Northeast
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Engineer 2, you will join our Transportation team in our Westfield, MA 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:
Preparing and reviewing traffic analyses, traffic simulation models, safety studies, signal timing evaluations, and transportation planning reports
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/SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA, or other traffic analysis and simulation software
Experience with OpenRoads (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, etc.)
Your Financial and Wellness Benefits
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.
Our Culture and ValuesWe 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 continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.
We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.
More About Tighe & BondFor more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementWe are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.
Compensation: 96607 to 126797 (USD)
Designs water and environmental projects in the Northeast
Tighe & Bond, an employee-owned engineering firm, designs water, wastewater, and transportation projects for public and private clients across the Northeast, and it also handles environmental studies and long-range master plans. Its projects include treatment for the City of Westfield, Massachusetts, to address PFAS, persistent industrial chemicals found in drinking water. Its main clients are cities, towns, water districts, and state agencies, which pay the firm for technical studies, planning, and detailed engineering designs that contractors then build. Founded in Holyoke, Massachusetts, in 1911, Tighe & Bond is based in Westfield, Massachusetts.
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