Overview:
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Engineer 1, you will join our Transportation Business Line in either our Middletown or Shelton, CT 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, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with CTDOT funding programs such as LOTCIP, STP, and Local Roads
• Familiarity with Complete Streets design principles and ADA compliance
• Knowledge of local permitting processes and utility coordination in Connecticut
• Involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE or ITE
• Experience with public engagement and community outreach on transportation projects

As a valuable part of our Transportation Business Line, a Project Engineer 1 will focus on producing high-quality engineering plans and technical deliverables for state and municipal clients with responsibilities such as:

• Perform roadway design tasks including horizontal and vertical alignment, cross sections, ADA compliance, pavement design, and complete streets elements
• Prepare construction documents including layout plans, profiles, grading, typical sections, traffic control, and utility coordination
• Assist with the preparation of specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates for roadway and intersection improvement projects
• Ensure all designs follow applicable state and local guidelines such as CTDOT Highway Design Manual, AASHTO, MUTCD, and ADA standards
• Work closely with traffic, drainage, stormwater, and environmental teams to integrate roadway elements into broader project scopes
• Participate in internal design reviews and support project teams in ensuring accuracy and completeness of deliverables
• Support projects during the construction phase by reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and conducting occasional field visits
• Work under the direction of a Project Manager or Senior Engineer, contributing technical expertise and reliable design execution