Staff Engineer 2 - Waterfront & Coastal

Tighe & Bond•Providence, RI

3d•$77,473 - $101,683•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Staff Engineer 2, you will join our Land Use Waterfront team in any of our offices, 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, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development. Tighe & Bond’s Waterfront and Coastal team provides specialized engineering services for clients throughout the Northeast, focusing on the planning, design, and rehabilitation of waterfront infrastructure. Our projects include the design of piers, docks, bulkheads, seawalls, boat ramps, pile-supported structures, and shoreline stabilization systems for municipalities, ports, industrial facilities, and institutions. We work closely with architects, geotechnical engineers, permitting specialists, and environmental scientists to deliver resilient and sustainable waterfront solutions that address both infrastructure needs and environmental constraints.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
3 - 5 years of experience in structural or coastal engineering, with a focus on waterfront or marine projects preferred
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification strongly preferred; PE license progression encouraged
Familiarity with structural design codes (ASD/LRFD, ACI, AISC, etc.) and marine design guidelines (e.g., USACE, NAVFAC)
Experience with structural analysis tools such as RISA, STAAD, LPILE, or similar software
Strong AutoCAD skills; experience with Revit or other BIM tools is a plus
Excellent technical writing, organization, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, manage priorities, and adapt to shifting project needs
Willingness to travel for occasional site visits, inspections, and project meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with waterfront permitting processes and coordination with regulatory agencies
Knowledge of hydrodynamic and coastal processes or exposure to coastal resilience planning
Field experience with marine construction, inspections, or materials testing
Familiarity with construction documentation and public bidding processes
Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE’s Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) or PIANC

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and analysis of coastal and waterfront structures including piers, docks, bulkheads, retaining walls, seawalls, fendering systems, and pile foundations
Support the development of construction drawings, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates under the guidance of senior staff
Perform structural calculations and modeling using applicable codes and software tools for marine and waterfront applications
Conduct field investigations to assess site conditions and support construction-phase services such as inspections and submittal reviews
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, geotechnical, environmental, and permitting specialists to deliver integrated project solutions
Prepare figures, technical exhibits, and written documentation to support client meetings, regulatory filings, and design submittals
Contribute to the development of resilient design strategies for coastal protection and adaptation to sea level rise
Participate in internal QA/QC reviews and apply feedback to improve design quality and efficiency