Entry Level Staff Engineer - Site Civil Design

Entry Level Staff Engineer - Site Civil Design

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We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Entry Level Staff Engineer, you will join our Site Civil Design Team in our Portsmouth, NH 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.

Nearly 120 professional engineers, recipients of multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards, our senior technical and project management leaders have earned an outstanding reputation with private, state, and local government clients. We assist clients from the initial conceptual stages of a project through schematic design, design development, permitting, construction documents, bidding, and construction oversight. Well versed in local, state, and federal regulations and permitting requirements, as well as ever‑evolving climate change impacts and concerns, we strive to incorporate sustainability and resiliency into our site plans and designs.

As a valuable part of our Site Civil Design Team, an Entry Level Staff Engineer will support a variety of projects and gain hands‑on experience with responsibilities such as:

• Play a key role working on site planning and design, problem‑solving, and permitting assignments
• Draft figures, details, and plans
• Complete field work in support of design and construction projects
• Prepare design calculations and opinions of probable construction cost
• Prepare technical specifications, memorandum, reports, and project correspondence
• Understand design standards and regulatory requirements
• Provide construction phase services including construction observation, review shop drawings and submittals, and create record plans

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Passed your FE Exam or planning to by June 2026
• Relevant experience through internships in surveying, engineering, permitting, or construction observation
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn, intellectually curious, self‑motivated, and excellent organizational skills

• Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Hands‑on experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or HydroCAD
• Understanding of hydraulic/hydrological studies and stormwater modeling

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• The annual salary for a Staff Engineer 1 in Site/Civil Design is set at $74,464 for a candidate graduating with a Bachelor's degree in 2026
• The annual salary for a Staff Engineer 1 in Site/Civil Design is set at $78,624 for a candidate graduating with a Master's degree or PhD in 2026
• 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 and Child Adoption Assistance

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.

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,…