Entry Level Staff Engineer - Water

Tighe & Bond • Portland, ME

190d • $74,464 - $78,624

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 Portland, ME 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.

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

Benefits

• Annual salary for a Staff Engineer 1 in Water/Wastewater Engineering is set at $74,464 for a candidate graduating with a Bachelor's degree
• Annual salary for a Staff Engineer 1 in Water/Wastewater Engineering is set at $78,624 for a candidate graduating with a Master's degree
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees