Resident Engineer - Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project

Parsons Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Resident Engineer - Heavy Civil to oversee tunneling construction and operation for one of the country’s most critical infrastructure projects in NY/NJ. You will supervise TBM activities, precast lining installation, and coordinate with project teams, ensuring adherence to safety and design specifications.

The role focuses on maintaining schedule, managing multidisciplinary teams, and solving complex tunneling challenges while liaising with stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs).
• Tunneling experience with pressurized face TBMs, segmental lining, and cross passage construction.
• Excellent project management skills coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of safety standards and regulations in tunneling operations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise, and coordinate technical aspects and field engineering for tunneling projects.
• Represent Construction Management during daily meetings with Contractors.
• Support Senior CM staff with technical input.
• Oversee TBM design, fabrication, and operation oversight during tunneling.
• Oversee detail design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of tunnel lining segments.
• Coordinate to ensure timely tunneling progress per specs.
• Monitor ground conditions and excavation parameters.
• Review geotechnical and structural monitoring data.
• Implement safety protocols and quality control measures.
• Prepare progress reports and TBM operation documentation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during tunneling operations.
• Coordinate with Outreach Team and Third Party Stakeholders.

Skills

10+ years experience in civil/structr.

Project management

Safety standards & regulations

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs)

Precast concrete segmental lining

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resident Engineer - Heavy Civil to join our team! In this role you will get to work on one of the most exciting Infrastructure projects in the Country! The Hudson Tunnel project in NY/NJ was recently awarded to Parsons and 2 other partners.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

As a Resident Engineer specializing in Tunnels, you will be responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and operation of tunnels and ventilation shafts within infrastructure projects. You will ensure that these structures meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and project specifications. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including project managers, construction teams, and government agencies, is essential to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• 10+ years of relevant experience.

• 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.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer tohttps://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.