Resident Engineer

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace leads the Gateway Program in New York, delivering critical tunneling and civil works as part of a joint venture. You will oversee technical design, TBM operations, and cross-disciplinary coordination to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery.

The role requires TBM experience, strong project management, and a proactive problem-solving approach. We offer hybrid work options and a competitive compensation package; starting salary around $170k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven TBM experience and tunneling expertise.
• Experience with pressurized face TBM mining and segmental lining.
• Strong project management and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Knowledge of safety standards and tunneling regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development, execution, supervision and coordination of all technical, office and field engineering assignments.
• Represent the Construction Management team in Daily Construction Meetings.
• Support Senior CM staff with technical input.
• Oversee TBM design, fabrication and operation during tunneling.
• Oversee precast concrete tunnel lining segments design, fabrication and installation.
• Coordinate with project team to ensure on-time tunneling per specs.
• Monitor tunneling progress, ground conditions and excavation parameters.
• Review geotechnical and structural monitoring data.
• Implement safety protocols and quality controls.
• Prepare progress reports and TBM operation documentation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during tunneling and provide solutions.
• Coordinate with Outreach Team and Third Party Stakeholders.

Skills

TBM experience

Tunneling experience

Project management

Safety standards knowledge

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well.
• Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.
• Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.
• Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Participate in the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects, office and field engineering assignments including review of plans, schedules, contracts, procedures, and construction methods.
• Represent the Construction Management team during Daily Construction Meetings with the Contractor.
• Support Senior CM Staff with technical input.
• Manage oversight review of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) design, fabrication, and operation during tunneling.
• Manage oversight review of detail design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of precast concrete tunnel lining segments.
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure timely completion of tunneling works according to project specifications.
• Monitor tunneling progress, ground conditions, and excavation parameters.
• Review geotechnical and structural monitoring data.
• Implement safety protocols and quality control measures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare progress reports, documentation, and reports on TBM operations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions to challenges encountered during tunneling operations.
• Coordinate with the Outreach Team and Third Party Stakeholders.

You'll need to have

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven experience working with Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs).
• Tunneling experience, specifically in pressurized face TBM mining, precast concrete segmental lining, and cross passage construction.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of safety standards, regulations, and best practices in tunneling operations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Note:

The estimated starting salary for this position is $170k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.