Senior Engineer 1 - Structural

Tighe & Bond Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 115,383 - 151,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Summer Fridays Flex Time

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Tighe & Bond Inc. is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Building Services Business Line in Portsmouth, NH. You will be responsible for leading structural design and assessment projects, focusing on building renovations and new construction. We offer a hybrid work environment where you can grow professionally.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of structural design experience, a PE license, and a strong knowledge of building codes. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural design, analysis, and lead projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Experience with different structural materials such as steel, concrete, timber.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for vertical projects, including new buildings and renovations.
• Prepare and review structural drawings and design reports.
• Coordinate with architects and contractors for project integration.

Skills

Structural design

Building codes knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will join our Building Services Business Line in any of our northeast regional offices, where you’ll play a key role in leading structural design and assessment projects, with a focus on building renovations, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, structural rehabilitation, and new construction. 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 Our Structural Team works on varied building projects across institutional, commercial, residential, municipal, and historic preservation markets, with a strong mix of design, assessment, renovation, adaptive reuse, field observation, and collaboration. We solve real building challenges, work closely with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and constructible solutions that serve communities.

Responsibilities, Requirements, and Total Rewards

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of ourBuilding Services Business Line, as aSenior Structural Engineerwill work closely with multidisciplinary teams, to ensure structural integrity, compliance with codes, and alignment with project goals through responsibilities such as:

• Lead structural design for vertical projects, including new buildings, renovations, additions, adaptive reuse, and remodels. Design systems using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood to meet applicable codes, loads, and project requirements.
• Prepare and review structural drawings, specifications, design reports, and calculation packages using Revit, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineering disciplines, civil engineers, owners, and contractors to integrate structural systems with other building components and support constructability, efficiency, and compatibility across disciplines.
• Perform and oversee design and documentation in accordance with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, and other relevant building codes and standards.
• Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, performing site visits, documenting field observations, and resolving construction-related issues.
• Support development of project schedules, scopes, budgets, technical approaches, and fee estimates, working closely with project managers to support timely and cost-effective delivery of structural engineering services.
• Guide junior engineers and drafters by providing oversight and mentorship on design approach, software use, technical documentation, detailing, field observation, and engineering judgment.
• Contribute to structural team workflows, technical tools, design standards, and best practices.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in structural design, analysis, and leading projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proficiency in structural design software such as RISA, MathCAD, Visual Analysis, Enercalc, and others
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards
• Experience in designing multiple structural materials (e.g., steel, concrete, timber)
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field
• Experience with seismic design and performance‑based engineering
• Proficiency in BIM software such as Revit
• Knowledge of advanced analysis techniques, including finite element modeling
• Experience in a variety of project types, including bridges, dams, or industrial facilities

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
• Adoption Assistance

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 $115,383.00 - USD $151,440.00 /Yr.