Staff Engineer 1 – Roadway Design

Tighe & Bond

Staff Engineer 1 role assisting in roadway design projects at Tighe & Bond. Collaborating with a transportation team to tackle complex infrastructure challenges in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeWestfield • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $68,022 - $89,279 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in roadway infrastructure design, including alignments, grading, and drainage, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Proficient in using CAD software for engineering drawings and effective in collaborating with teams and regulatory agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Roadway Infrastructure DesignAutoCAD Civil 3DEIT CertificationDrainage ModelingAASHTO Standards

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Hard Skills

Roadway DesignGradingDrainage DesignTraffic Control PlanningEngineering DrawingsCost EstimatesDesign DocumentationField Data CollectionConstruction AdministrationCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationInitiativeWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADCivil 3DMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringEIT Certification

Industry Keywords

AASHTOMUTCDState DOT StandardsRegulatory AgenciesProject Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the design of roadway infrastructure including alignments, grading, drainage, and traffic control
Prepare engineering drawings, reports, specifications, and cost estimates
Support senior engineers in meeting project goals and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards
Assist with drainage modeling, traffic control planning, and design documentation
Perform site visits to collect field data and support construction activities
Use CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation) to prepare and revise design plans
Help review contractor submittals, RFIs, and support construction administration tasks
Coordinate with internal teams, municipalities, and regulatory agencies during design and permitting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Passed your FE Exam and obtained your EIT certification, or planning to within the next 6 months
Strong interest in roadway and transportation design
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
Basic knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, or state DOT standards
Effective communication and organizational skills
Willingness to learn, collaborate, and take initiative in a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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