Entry Level Staff Engineer - Water

Tighe & Bond•Portsmouth, NH

3d•$61,883 - $81,222•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Entry Level Staff Engineer, you will join our Water Business Line in our Portsmouth, NH office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. 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 and hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development. Our Water Team and ProjectsOur team of 160 dedicated water professionals has earned multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards. We partner with private, state, and local government clients to enhance drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring reliable and sustainable systems for communities. As part of our team, you’ll help plan, design, and administer the construction of new and upgraded conveyance systems, treatment plants, and pump stations. You’ll support clients with capital improvement planning, hydraulic modeling, and asset management programs. Our work also includes Long-Term CSO Control Plans, Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plans, Integrated Water Resource Management Plans, and Sewer System Evaluation Studies—driving smarter, more resilient water solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering
Passed your FE Exam or planning to by June 2026
Relevant experience through internships 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 Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering
Hands-on experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or SolidWorks
Understanding of hydraulic/hydrological studies and modeling

Responsibilities

Perform civil, water, and/or wastewater engineering design tasks, including developing drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for bidding and construction
Observe construction on municipal infrastructure projects for sewer, storm drain, water, and roads
Identify contractor conformance with design drawings and specifications
Measure installed quantities and reviewing shop drawings
Coordinate with city staff and residents and preparing daily reports