Lead Field Engineer - Tunneling & Rail Projects (Hybrid)

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior site-based engineer to lead field supervision on major tunneling and rail projects in New York. You will oversee layout, surveys, and contractor coordination, ensuring compliance with NEPA, FRA, and safety standards while managing NCRs and as-built records.

Candidates should bring 10+ years in large-scale civil projects, CCM/NICET, BIM coordination, and strong leadership. Hybrid work arrangements may be available to suit project needs and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of field engineering or construction supervision on large-scale tunneling, rail, or heavy civil projects.
• 5+ years in a senior resident engineer or equivalent role.
• Strong understanding of NEPA, FTA, FRA, Buy America, and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience with PMIS, BIM coordination, and field survey instruments.
• CCM or NICET Level III/IV in relevant disciplines.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit/Navisworks clash detection, and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily field engineering operations, including layout, surveys, instrumentation, and alignment checks.
• Interpret and enforce contract drawings, specifications, and technical provisions; review and approve contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Lead resolution of NCRs; verify corrective actions and update as-built records.
• Collaborate with Change Manager to evaluate field-level change requests and assess impacts.
• Conduct regular site inspections for CECP, SSMP, and QMP compliance.
• Coordinate materials testing and liaise with independent labs to validate results.
• Oversee interface coordination on site and facilitate clash mitigation, sequencing, and stakeholder communication.
• Mentor and supervise field engineering staff, inspectors, and survey teams; maintain daily logs and field diaries.
• Support commissioning and rail activation planning by verifying field readiness and testing protocols.
• Drive punch-list close-out and handover documentation.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Client interfacing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

Primavera P6/MS Project

Job description

Mace is seeking a senior site-based engineer to lead field supervision on major tunneling and rail projects in New York. You will oversee layout, surveys, and contractor coordination, ensuring compliance with NEPA, FRA, and safety standards while managing NCRs and as-built records.

Candidates should bring 10+ years in large-scale civil projects, CCM/NICET, BIM coordination, and strong leadership. Hybrid work arrangements may be available to suit project needs and client requirements.