Tighe & Bond

Marketing & Communications Intern

June 2023 • Westfield, MA

What I liked

I enjoyed so many parts of this internship so far, but some of the most valuable things I learned was how to market and design for an engineering firm. It is a lot different than anything I had ever done in school and past internships, and everyone was extremely helpful along the way; I got such a well-rounded experience that was personalized to meet my goals. I also appreciate staff's efforts to making interns feel welcome and making sure we got the best experience possible.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid! No one here is out to get you, it's okay to ask questions and to be a little out of your comfort zone. As a graphic design student, designing and marketing for an engineering firm was hard! I had no prior knowledge AT ALL but everyone was extremely helpful and answered so many of my questions.

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Water BL Intern

May - August 2023 • Westfield, MA

What I liked

One of the best things about working at Tighe & Bond are the great people that work there. I enjoyed that my supervisor asked me which topics I was interested in learning about and made sure that I was able to work on projects in these areas. I was given many opportunities to learn and grow over the course of my internship.

What I wish was different

Advice

Always be willing to ask questions. Everyone at Tighe & Bond wants you to get the most out of your experience with the company and is happy to lend a helping hand if you have any questions.

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Land Use

June - July 2023 • Westfield, MA

What I liked

I really enjoyed everyone on staff. My supervisor and buddy were incredibly helpful and encouraging me to ask questions while also answering my questions.

What I wish was different

Advice

One piece of advice I would recommend would be to ask to learn different topics. For example, if you want to learn about structural engineering, don't wait to be put on a project. Reach out to your supervisor as they will be more than happy to help you experience that different field.

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Water BL Intern

June 2023 • Westfield, MA

What I liked

The environment is amazing, everyone is passionate about what they do. There's endless opportunity for growth in the company if you are willing to work hard. There's plenty of great benefits.

What I wish was different

Nothing at all

Advice

Work hard, make connections, and don't be afraid to ask for help.

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Staff Engineer 1

July 2023 • Shelton, CT

What I liked

Friendly and helping co-workers.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Everyone works really hard to maintain our reputation as a great engineering firm.

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Environmental Intern

June - August 2022 • Westfield, MA

What I liked

I appreciated the friendly and welcoming nature of all employees - everyone was willing to help with tasks and answer questions. I valued everything I have learned including federal and state regulations, drafting permits, outreach/communication skills, and the field work (site sweeps, wetland delineations, etc.). This opportunity allowed me to see my education being applied to real-world settings.

What I wish was different

Perhaps connecting with other interns and networking with them.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions or for clarifications - there will be a bit of new material you may not have experienced before.

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Land Use & Transportation Intern

May - August 2022 • Westfield, MA

What I liked

I enjoyed working on a variety of projects, experiencing both design and site work, and collaborating with the engineers and project managers.

What I wish was different

A seminar or more guided approach for learning design specifications would be beneficial.

Advice

There are plenty of projects to work on so don't be afraid to ask for more work.

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Water BL Intern

May - August 2022 • Rhinebeck, NY

What I liked

Tighe & Bond really values it's employees and was a great company to work for. Got to work on a few different projects and gain valuable experience. The Rhinebeck office crew was very welcoming and a fun group to work with.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask anyone anything, they are always willing to help or point you to someone who can.

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Civil Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Westfield, MA

What I liked

I was able to work on a wide range of projects with other practicing engineers and professionals. Everyone I worked with was extremely helpful and supportive.