Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Tighe-; Westfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure assistance

Job summary

Tighe & Bond is seeking a Project Engineer 2 for our Transportation team in Westfield, MA. You will support a variety of roadway projects, lead design efforts, and contribute to multidisciplinary collaboration. The role emphasizes delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure while mentoring junior staff.

Hybrid work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and engagement with state DOTs and municipalities across the Northeast are key benefits of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway and highway design.
• Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles, traffic operations, traffic signal systems, and roadway safety analysis.
• Experience preparing traffic impact studies, safety assessments, and transportation planning reports.
• Familiarity with MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and applicable state and local design standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the design and development of roadway/highway projects, including horizontal and vertical alignment, intersection and interchange design, and ADA compliance.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with Connecticut DOT and local agency standards.
• Perform geometric design, grading, drainage, pavement design, and traffic control planning.
• Preparing and reviewing traffic analyses, traffic simulation models, safety studies, signal timing evaluations, and transportation planning reports.
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams including traffic, structural, environmental, subconsultants and survey professionals.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; ensure compliance with contract requirements and regulatory standards.
• Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and public agencies to provide project updates and resolve technical challenges.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development through proposal preparation and client meetings.

Skills

Project management

Roadway design

Communication

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license or ability to obtain

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

SIDRA

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Tighe & Bond is seeking a Project Engineer 2 for our Transportation team in Westfield, MA. You will support a variety of roadway projects, lead design efforts, and contribute to multidisciplinary collaboration. The role emphasizes delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure while mentoring junior staff.

Hybrid work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and engagement with state DOTs and municipalities across the Northeast are key benefits of this position.