About this opportunity
Tighe & Bond, Inc. lists this Principal Engineer - Electrical opportunity in westwood, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As aPrincipal Electrical Engineer , you will join ourBuilding Services Team in ourWestwood, Woburn, or Boston, MA 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.
Our Electrical Team and Projects Our electrical team supports a wide range of building and infrastructure projects for higher education, K-12 schools, healthcare, laboratories, municipal and institutional facilities, industrial clients, and campus environments. The work includes electrical distribution, utility service upgrades, medium-voltage systems, switchgear replacements, emergency and standby power, lighting and controls, fire alarm, life safety systems, energy studies, and phased renovations in occupied facilities. The team works closely with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, civil, and architectural partners to deliver practical, coordinated designs that help clients improve, modernize, and plan for the future of their facilities.
Responsibilities, Requirements, and Total Rewards
What You’ll Be Doing
As a valuable part of ourBuilding Services team , the Principal Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership and project direction for multidisciplinary design teams. You will lead electrical engineering design from early planning and conceptual studies through construction documents, construction administration, and commissioning support.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Leading electrical design for building systems, campus infrastructure, utility upgrades, and facility improvement projects
Serving as Engineer of Record for electrical projects, including power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, life safety, and related building systems
Evaluating existing electrical systems and develop practical recommendations for upgrades, replacement, capacity improvements, resiliency, and future growth
Leading engineering studies, energy efficiency reviews, load analyses, system planning, infrastructure strategy, master planning, and preliminary engineering reports
Preparing and reviewing construction drawings, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and design narratives
Supporting project delivery for traditional design-bid-build, design-build, design-assist, fast-track, and phased renovation projects
Coordinating closely with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, civil, architectural, and owner teams
Providing technical QA/QC for electrical design work and help establish consistent design standards
Mentoring and developing electrical engineers and designers through technical guidance, project review, and day-to-day collaboration
Supporting project management efforts, including scope development, schedules, budgets, fee estimates, staffing plans, and client communication
Participating in client meetings, presentations, interviews, and proposal efforts
Providing construction administration support, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, punch lists, and commissioning coordination
Helping grow and strengthen Tighe & Bond’s electrical and MEP presence across our New England offices
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
Professional Engineer license required
15+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably with a consulting engineering, AEC, or building design firm
Significant experience leading electrical design for buildings, institutional facilities, campuses, or complex infrastructure environments
Strong technical knowledge of normal and emergency power distribution, switchboards, switchgear, transformers, generators, medium-voltage systems, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and life safety systems
Experience evaluating existing electrical infrastructure and developing recommendations for replacement, upgrades, phasing, and long-term planning
Ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept through construction
Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients, owners, architects, contractors, and internal project teams
Experience mentoring engineers and reviewing technical work.
Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, life safety codes, energy codes, and industry standards
Preferred Requirements
PE licensure in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, or other New England states
Experience with higher education, healthcare, laboratory, K-12, municipal, industrial, transportation, or mission critical facilities
Experience with occupied building renovations, phased construction, and complex shutdown coordination
Medium-voltage distribution, campus utility infrastructure, switchgear replacement, standby power, or central plant experience
Experience with energy audits, electrical system master planning, infrastructure assessments, and long-term capital planning
Experience supporting proposals, fee development, staffing plans, project interviews, and client presentations.
Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, electrical modeling/analysis tools, and current BIM coordination workflows
Interest in helping grow an electrical practice through technical leadership, client relationships, mentoring, and collaboration
Your Financial and Wellness Benefits
Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Best in Class Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance
More Information about Tighe & Bond
Ways to Grow Your Career We 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 Values We 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 & Bond For 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 Statement We 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.
Pay Range
USD $154,363.00 - USD $202,602.00 /Yr.
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Worksite address
westwood, MA, 02090, US
Who can apply
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