Project Engineer 1- Water/Wastewater

Tighe & Bond Inc.; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 80,418 - 105,549; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Best in Class Medical Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Tighe & Bond Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer 1 to join their One Water Team in Westwood, MA or Providence, RI. This role involves planning, design, and construction support for wastewater infrastructure projects. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, along with at least five years in the industry. The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation between $80,418 and $105,549 annually, and benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of consulting engineering experience in the wastewater industry.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Enthusiasm for learning and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, specifications, opinions of cost, and reports.
• Engage in technical discussions about design approaches and budget.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Delegate tasks and mentor staff engineers.
• Participate in field work and site visits.

Skills

Self-motivation

Strong communication skills

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Engineer 1, you will join our One Water Team in either our Westwood, MA or Providence, RI 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 One Water Team and Projects

Our team of 180 dedicated water professionals has earned multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards. We partner with private, state, and local government clients to enhance drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring reliable and sustainable systems for communities. As part of our team, you’ll help plan, design, and administer the construction of new and upgraded conveyance systems, treatment plants, and pump stations. You’ll support clients with capital improvement planning, hydraulic modeling, and asset management programs. Our work also includes Long-Term CSO Control Plans, Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plans, Integrated Water Resource Management Plans, and Sewer System Evaluation Studies—driving smarter, more resilient water solutions.

Responsibilities, Requirements, and Total Rewards

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our Water and Wastewater Team, a Project Engineer 1 will leverage their engineering expertise to support the planning, design, and construction of wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast with responsibilities such as:

• Assist with the development of drawings, specifications, opinions of cost, and reports, from conceptual planning to construction
• Engage in technical discussions about design approaches, budget considerations, and schedule, promoting achievement of client goals on both design‑bid‑build and design‑build projects
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary project teams to develop high-quality deliverables that align with client needs and regulatory requirements
• Delegate tasks effectively, mentoring staff engineers, and managing priorities to meet project milestones
• Participate in field work, including site visits, data collection and some construction observation
• Uphold Tighe & Bond’s commitment to excellence by delivering innovative and sustainable wastewater solutions

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• At least five years of consulting engineering experience with increasing responsibility in the wastewater industry
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within six months
• Enthusiasm for learning, self‑motivation, and strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Revit on water or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior engineers

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• 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 Adoption Assistance

Pay Range

USD $80,418.00 - USD $105,549.00 /Yr.

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.