Senior Resident Engineer – SEM – Gateway

Arcadis

Senior Resident Engineer overseeing construction activities for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project. Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and project specifications in a high-profile infrastructure initiative.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise daily construction activities on-site to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards, particularly in areas involving large shafts, excavation, and Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) tunneling.
Enforce safety protocols and monitor compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations specific to heavy civil and tunneling work, including conducting regular safety inspections and initiating corrective actions for any identified risks or non-compliance.
Prepare detailed daily and weekly reports on construction progress, site conditions, and any challenges encountered, maintaining comprehensive records of on-site activities, including inspections, test results, and incident reports, ensuring accurate documentation of project milestones.
Identify and resolve on-site engineering and construction issues as they arise, particularly those unique to excavation and SEM tunneling operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
12 years of experience in heavy civil construction, with a focus on large shafts, excavation, and tunneling projects
Preference for candidates with specific experience in Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) tunneling

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
20 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction supervisionproject planningquality standards complianceexcavationSequential Excavation Method (SEM)safety inspectionsrisk managementengineering problem solvingreport preparationdocumentation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree in Construction ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE) license