Mechanical Project Engineer 1 (MEP Project Professional 1 )

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a MEP Project Engineer (Plumbing/Fire Protection), you will join our Building Services team in either our Westwood, Woburn, or Westfield, MA 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.

As a valuable part of our Building Services Team, a MEP Project Engineer (Plumbing/Fire Protection) will support the planning, design, coordination, and construction administration of plumbing systems for facilities throughout New England. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil, architectural, and owner teams to deliver coordinated designs that meet code requirements, client goals, and project needs.

Responsibilities include:

• →Design plumbing systems for renovations, additions, new construction, facility upgrades, and infrastructure improvement projects
• →Prepare plumbing drawings, specifications, calculations, schedules, details, reports, and cost estimates
• →Design and coordinate potable water, hot water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, and specialty piping systems
• →Evaluate existing plumbing systems and develop recommendations for repairs, replacement, capacity improvements, code compliance, and long-term planning
• →Perform field investigations and existing conditions assessments in active facilities
• →Coordinate plumbing design with HVAC, electrical, fire protection, architectural, structural, and civil disciplines
• →Support fire protection design and coordination, including sprinkler system coordination, fire protection water service, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and code reviews, as applicable
• →Assist with public bid documents, permitting, agency coordination, and construction phase support
• →Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and participate in site observations and punch list reviews
• →Participate in client meetings and internal design coordination meetings
• →Support project managers with scope, schedule, budget, and deliverable tracking

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent building systems design experience

• Plumbing design experience required

• 5+ years of plumbing design experience in a consulting engineering, AEC, or building design environment

• Experience designing plumbing systems for commercial, industrial, academic, municipal, healthcare, or water/wastewater facilities

• Working knowledge of plumbing codes, building codes, energy codes, and applicable industry standards

• Experience with potable water, hot water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, and specialty piping systems

• Ability to prepare coordinated construction documents, specifications, calculations, and design narratives

• Experience performing field surveys and evaluating existing building systems

• Ability to coordinate effectively with architects, owners, contractors, and internal MEP design teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or similar design tools.

• Fire protection design or coordination experience

• Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training certification

• Experience with NFPA standards, sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, and fire protection water service design

• Experience with public sector, higher education, industrial, water, or wastewater facility projects

• Experience with renovations and phased construction in occupied facilities

• Experience with public bidding requirements and New England permitting processes

• CPD, CFPS, NICET, LEED, or other relevant professional credentials

• Interest in growing into greater project management, client-facing, or technical leadership responsibilities

Ways to Grow Your CareerWe provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth. 

Our Culture and ValuesWe prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.

We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.

More About Tighe & BondFor more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer StatementWe are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.