Tunnels Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Westwood, MA is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in tunnels. This role involves managing underground design and construction projects, supporting deliveries in the transportation and wastewater sectors. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of consultancy experience, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and proficiency in relevant software. Expect a hybrid work environment alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in engineering consultancy with preference for experience in New York.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey, New York, or Massachusetts or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency in both structural and geotechnical software.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of tunnelling projects in the U.S. and Canada.
• Oversee field investigation programs for design data collection.
• Manage staff and contribute to detailed analyses for projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Client Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering

Master’s in a related field

Tools

STRAND7

SAP

STAAD

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Job description

About Mott MacDonald

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, we focus on Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Project Engineer – Tunnels (NY/NJ & Boston)

Mott MacDonald is excited to invite talented professionals to join our dynamic and rapidly growing tunnel team. We are currently seeking adaptable and highly motivated civil, geotechnical, or structural engineers to serve as Project Engineer within our tunnels resource group. This role centers on underground design and construction projects, providing the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge work in the transportation and water/wastewater sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of our existing portfolio of tunnelling projects in the U.S. and Canada.
• Oversee staff and execution of field investigation programs to collect data for use in design, condition assessments, and the preparation of reports.
• Contribute to detailed analyses for our projects involving tunnels and underground structures.
• Develop field instrumentation programs and evaluate collected data.
• Manage staff producing design solutions, reports, and contributions to/reviews of specifications and drawings.
• Write reports for submission to clients, including design‑related technical memoranda and reports.
• Engage directly with clients, liaising and responding to queries, and attending design and progress meetings.
• Contribute to and prepare proposals for submission to clients.
• Lay out and develop a design program and independently manage a team of staff.
• Manage and mentor junior/graduate engineers and support their development.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering required; Master’s in a related field preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey, New York, or Massachusetts, or ability to obtain a license within 12 months.
• NCTI Certified preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in engineering consultancy (excluding education), with preference for experience in New York.
• Proficiency in structural software: STRAND7, SAP, STAAD or equivalent.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software (Plaxis, GeoStudio packages/Slide, Rocscience packages, geotechnical data management such as GINT/Holebase). Working knowledge of BIM tools (Bentley/Autodesk) advantageous.
• Demonstrated record in design with experience in geotechnical engineering, ground characterization for soil and rock, and a working knowledge of concrete, steel, and foundation design.
• Strong references from past managers or clients.
• Interest in underground design and construction for the transport, water, or wastewater sectors, with multidisciplinary working experience advantageous.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Expected salary for this position:

• NY: $108,000 – $132,000.
• NJ: $103,000 – $126,000.
• MA: $107,000 – $130,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Locations

New York, NY, US
Westwood, MA, US
Iselin, NJ, US

Contract Type

Regular (US only)

Work Pattern

Full Time

Job Reference

13515

Recruiter Contact

Jaclyn Barone