Entry Level Staff Engineer - Traffic Design

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 ProjectsOur 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. 

Responsibilities, Requirements, and Total Rewards

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 SimTraffic
• 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 1 in 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 

More Information about Tighe & Bond

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.

Pay Range

USD $67,088.00 - USD $88,053.00 /Yr.

Compensation: 67088 to 88053 (USD)