Senior Tunnel Engineer – Gateway

Arcadis

Tunnel Engineer supporting the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project. Lead construction activities and ensure they meet engineering codes while contributing technical expertise and mentorship.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $245,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and supervise tunnel construction activities, including excavation, ground support system installation, waterproofing, and final lining construction, ensuring strict adherence to design specifications and safety protocols.
Monitor Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations and ensure proper functioning, efficiency, and alignment with geotechnical assessments and excavation strategies.
Interpret and analyze geotechnical and geological data to inform tunneling approaches, support system selection, and risk mitigation measures.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet applicable engineering codes, project requirements, and regulatory standards.
Contribute technical expertise during the planning, design, and construction phases of tunneling projects, including design reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering.
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and field staff, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and progress reporting as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in tunnel engineering, including design, construction, and oversight of TBM projects.
Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, tunnel lining systems, waterproofing methods, and ground behavior.
Proven experience with tunnel risk management, safety procedures, and quality assurance/quality control practices.
Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., AASHTO, ASTM, FHWA, ITA).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

tunnel constructionexcavationground support system installationwaterproofingfinal lining constructionTunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operationsgeotechnical assessmentsdesign reviewsconstructability assessmentsvalue engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationsafety cultureinnovationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Geotechnical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license