Senior Engineer 1 - Structural

Tighe & Bond•Portsmouth, NH

1d•$115,383 - $151,440•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will join our Building Services Business Line in any of our northeast regional offices, where you’ll play a key role in leading structural design and assessment projects, with a focus on building renovations, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, structural rehabilitation, and new construction. 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, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development. Our Structural Team and Projects Our Structural Team works on varied building projects across institutional, commercial, residential, municipal, and historic preservation markets, with a strong mix of design, assessment, renovation, adaptive reuse, field observation, and collaboration. We solve real building challenges, work closely with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and constructible solutions that serve communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
10+ years of experience in structural design, analysis, and leading projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Proficiency in structural design software such as RISA, MathCAD, Visual Analysis, Enercalc, and others
Strong knowledge of building codes and standards
Experience in designing multiple structural materials (e.g., steel, concrete, timber)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field
Experience with seismic design and performance-based engineering
Proficiency in BIM software such as Revit
Knowledge of advanced analysis techniques, including finite element modeling
Experience in a variety of project types, including bridges, dams, or industrial facilities

Responsibilities

Lead structural design for vertical projects, including new buildings, renovations, additions, adaptive reuse, and remodels. Design systems using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood to meet applicable codes, loads, and project requirements.
Prepare and review structural drawings, specifications, design reports, and calculation packages using Revit, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
Coordinate with architects, MEP engineering disciplines, civil engineers, owners, and contractors to integrate structural systems with other building components and support constructability, efficiency, and compatibility across disciplines.
Perform and oversee design and documentation in accordance with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, and other relevant building codes and standards.
Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing submittments, responding to RFIs, performing site visits, documenting field observations, and resolving construction-related issues.
Support development of project schedules, scopes, budgets, technical approaches, and fee estimates, working closely with project managers to support timely and cost-effective delivery of structural engineering services.
Guide junior engineers and drafters by providing oversight and mentorship on design approach, software use, technical documentation, detailing, field observation, and engineering judgment.
Contribute to structural team workflows, technical tools, design standards, and best practices.