Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Springfield, MA

Where would you step in? 
As a valuable member of our geotechnical team, you will support our water, environmental, civil, structural, and transportation projects while sitting in our Worcester or Westfield, Massachusetts offices. We offer a hybrid remote work environment and flexible Fridays in the summer.  

Our Geotechnical Team and Projects 
Our 6-person team focuses on planning, permitting, design, investigation, and construction administration services that address the many challenges of geotechnical and geo-environmental impacts on infrastructure. Our clients consist of state and local governments, real estate developers, universities/colleges, hospitals/care providers, and other commercial and industrial property owners. Our projects include geotechnical analyses and designs for a variety of structures such as wastewater treatment plants, elevated water tanks, roads and bridges, commercial and industrial buildings, major utilities, dams, retaining walls, and seawalls.

What will you be doing? 
As a Project Engineer, you will play a vital role in assisting the geotechnical team in various activities, including subsurface exploration, analysis and design, seepage and slope stability analysis, report and technical specification writing, preparing cost estimates, and record plan creation. Your contributions will help ensure the successful implementation of geotechnical engineering solutions within the project.

What does a Project Engineer need? 
Over five years of consulting engineering experience and increasing responsibility in the geotechnical industry. A BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a related field is required and an MS degree is preferred. Project Engineers will also need a PE license.  Geotechnical project engineers work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, structural engineers, and construction professionals. The ability to collaborate effectively, contribute to a team environment, and communicate across disciplines is important.

Ways to grow your career
We offer tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, professional membership reimbursement, conference attendance, and networking opportunities. We also offer a clear career path progression and mentorship from more experienced staff.

What is the culture like?
We are fully committed to the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. Our inclusive culture is supportive and flexible so everyone can thrive. We genuinely like each other and enjoy events like our annual company-wide summer Lobsterfest, holiday parties, ball games, and other office activities. Giving back is also very important at Tighe & Bond; we demonstrate our commitment by providing multiple scholarships and encouraging employees to earn more PTO by participating in our award-winning Make a Difference community service program. 

Your financial future and wellness 
Our benefits consistently receive top marks from our employees, and they are designed for all generations, including a unique student loan repayment assistance program. We offer up to $1,000 in wellness incentives and reimbursements each plan year, including up to $400 in rewards through completing wellness activities throughout the year and up to $600 in fitness, mind & body, and weight-loss program reimbursements. We also offer two medical plan options including a generous PPO and an HSA eligible plan with employer contribution, dental, eye care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 8 holidays, PTO, optional legal insurance, discounted pet insurance, adoption assistance, spot awards, scholarships for employees’ college students, paid parental leave, Leadership in Safety awards, and recruitment and referral incentives. The Project Engineer salaries are determined based on internal equity and market analysis and will vary based on the candidate’s skill and experience; the salary range for this position is $70,000 - $104,000. As an employee-owned company, we also offer generous year-end bonuses and robust deferred income benefits to help you build wealth through our matching 401(k), ESOP, and annual profit sharing.

More about Tighe & Bond
We are a thriving, employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm. In addition to being a top ten ENR New England Design Firm, we’ve been recognized as the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, ranked first in the Engineering and Environmental Services categories in Banker & Tradesman's "Best of" competition in 2022, and have been honored twice with the PSMJ Circle of Excellence award. With a team of 500 designers, planners, scientists, and engineers, we offer creative solutions for land use, infrastructure, and building design, including addressing crucial challenges related to water resources, transportation, and both the built and natural environment throughout the Northeast. We are committed to growth, exceptional service, and designing for a more sustainable future.  

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.