We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Senior Engineer 1, you will join our Building Services team in either our Westfield, Westwood or Sandwich, MA offices, 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 Structural Team and Projects
Within Tighe & Bond’s Building Services business line, our structural engineers work on both new construction and renovation projects across institutional, commercial, residential, and historic preservation sectors. We design and inspect all building structural systems—such as roof decks, beams, columns, masonry bearing walls, below-grade walls, and slabs—and also support equipment support structures or smaller structural components. Our projects often include adaptive reuse and preservation, as evidenced by our involvement in award‑winning structural designs for historic buildings.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a valuable part of our Structural Building Services team, a Senior Engineer 1 will support a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience with responsibilities such as:
Lead structural analysis and design tasks for building projects, including new additions, renovations, and remodels
Prepare computation reports, structural drawings, details, and specifications using industry-standard tools
Coordinate with architects, MEP, and civil teams to ensure integration of structural systems with other disciplines
Conduct structural inspections, assessments, and condition studies, especially in historic buildings or renovations
Participate in design reviews and perform quality assurance on deliverables (by yourself and less-experienced staff)
Assist with construction-phase support, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and occasional site visits
Mentor junior engineers and technically support their development in structural methods, modeling, and detailing
Contribute to business development and proposal efforts by estimating scopes, reviewing technical approaches, and preparing fee estimates
Stay current in structural codes, standards, and best practices, and help implement improvements in team workflows
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain)
10 - 15 years of structural engineering experience, especially in building design
Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g. ETABS, RAM, RISA) and design codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, masonry)
Experience working with AutoCAD or Revit for structural modeling and detailing
Strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate multi-discipline design
Excellent communication skills for client/consultant collaboration, report writing, and internal reviews
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities, ensuring timely and quality delivery
Preferred Requirements
Historic preservation experience, especially rehabilitation of existing structures
Exposure to adaptive reuse projects or integration of new systems into old structures
Familiarity with building material testing, condition assessment, or structural rehabilitation techniques
Experience with complex structural systems (e.g., long spans, lateral systems, connection design)
Active membership in structural or preservation organizations.
Your Financial and Wellness Benefits
Ways to Grow Your Career
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.
Our Culture and Values
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, 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 & Bond
We are a leading employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm, recognized for its commitment to excellence. With a team of over 600 professionals, we provide innovative solutions for land use, water resources, transportation, and environmental challenges throughout the Northeast. As a top 10 ENR New England Design Firm and the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, we are dedicated to building a more sustainable future.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We 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.
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