Entry Level Staff Engineer - Geotechnical
About The Position
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Entry Level Staff Engineer, you will join our Geotechnical Team in our Westfield, MA office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging and hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development. Our Geotechnical Team and ProjectsOur team specializes in a full range of services, including planning, permitting, design, investigation, and construction administration, to address the complex geotechnical and geo-environmental challenges that impact infrastructure. We work with a diverse client base, including state and local governments, real estate developers, universities, hospitals, and healthcare providers, as well as other commercial and industrial property owners. Our projects encompass geotechnical analysis and design for various structures, such as wastewater treatment plants, elevated water tanks, roads and bridges, commercial and industrial buildings, major utilities, dams, retaining walls, and seawalls.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, or Geotechnical Engineering
- Passed your FE Exam or planning to by June 2026
- Relevant experience through internships or academics in surveying, engineering design, permitting, consulting, or construction observation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eagerness to learn, intellectually curious, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering
- Hands-on experience with geotechnical software such as SLIDE, SLOPEW, SETTTLE3, SupportIT, LPile, GRLWEAP, or similar
- 1-2 years of internship or full-time work experience in geotechnical engineering
- Currently have your EIT certification and working towards your PE License
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing scopes of work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer experienced in Geotechnical Engineering
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate geotechnical investigations such as boring and test pits, and logging soil, water and rock conditions
- Prepare subsurface exploration logs and assist in analyzing geotechnical data to determine subsurface conditions and material properties
- Prepare geotechnical reports, including design recommendations and analysis
- Perform foundation design, slope stability analysis, and settlement calculations
- Assist in preparing cost estimates, construction specifications and other project related documents
- Support construction monitoring activities, including geotechnical observation and inspections
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
