Drafter/Designer 1

Where would you step in?  
As a valuable member of our Building Services team, you will support project managers and engineers on the development of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) design drawing packages for the construction or renovation of commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial facilities. You could sit in either of our Massachusetts offices (Westfield or Westwood) on a hybrid basis with flexible Fridays in the summer.  

Our Building Services Team and Projects 
You will join our rapidly growing team of 30 MEP/FP engineers and designers. Our senior technical and project management leaders have earned an outstanding reputation with architectural, institutional, industrial, state, and local government clients. We provide MEP/FP design and construction phase services for new construction or renovations to municipal buildings, commercial buildings, educational facilities, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.  

What will you be doing?  
You will support our project teams on the development of MEP/FP design plans using Revit and AutoCAD platforms.  As a Drafter/Designer, you will be responsible for handling multiple drafting assignments concurrently, the initial set-up and organization or plan/drawing sets, creating drawings and models based upon written and verbal guidance from designers and engineers, and working closely with design staff to ensure drawings are accurate and complete. You will thoroughly review all modeling and drafting assignments for accuracy, completeness, quality, and conformance with the company’s drafting standards.  

What do you need?  
You will need two or more years of experience drafting and modeling building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.  You should have a proficiency working in Revit and AutoCAD with a working knowledge of Revit/CAD standards and best practices. You should have a diploma or certificate in technical drafting or the equivalent of practical training. You should be detail oriented, an effective communicator, and have a strong understanding of the requirements for development of plan sets for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines.

Ways to grow your career 
We offer tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, professional development and membership reimbursement, conference attendance, and networking opportunities. We also offer a clear career path progression and mentorship from more experienced staff. 

What is the culture like? 
We are fully committed to the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. Our inclusive culture is supportive and flexible so everyone can thrive. We genuinely like each other and enjoy events like our annual company-wide summer Lobsterfest, holiday parties, ball games, and other office activities. Giving back is also very important at Tighe & Bond; we demonstrate our commitment by providing multiple scholarships and encouraging employees to earn more PTO by participating in our award-winning Make a Difference community service program.  

Your financial future and wellness  
Our benefits consistently receive top marks from our employees, and they are designed for all generations, including a unique student loan repayment assistance program. We offer up to $1,000 in wellness incentives and reimbursements each plan year, including up to $400 in rewards through completing wellness activities throughout the year and up to $600 in fitness, mind & body, and weight-loss program reimbursements. We also offer two medical plan options including a generous PPO and an HSA eligible plan with employer contribution, dental, eye care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 8 holidays, PTO, optional legal insurance, discounted pet insurance, adoption assistance, spot awards, scholarships for employees’ college students, paid parental leave, Leadership in Safety awards, and recruitment and referral incentives. Drafter/Designer 1 salaries are determined based on internal equity and market analysis and will vary based on the candidate’s skill and experience; the salary range for this position is $55,512 - $72,859. As an employee-owned company, we also offer generous year-end bonuses and robust deferred income benefits to help you build wealth through our matching 401(k), ESOP, and annual profit sharing. 

More about Tighe & Bond 
We are a thriving, employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm. In addition to being a top ten ENR New England Design Firm, we’ve been recognized as the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, ranked first in the Engineering and Environmental Services categories in Banker & Tradesman's "Best of" competition in 2022, and have been honored twice with the PSMJ Circle of Excellence award. With a team of over 500 designers, planners, scientists, and engineers, we offer creative solutions for land use, infrastructure, and building design, including addressing crucial challenges related to water resources, transportation, and both the built and natural environment throughout the Northeast. We are committed to growth, exceptional service, and designing for a more sustainable future.

Equal Opportunity Employer 
We are an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.