Resident Engineer, Tunnel Engineering SME

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Resident Engineer, Tunnel Engineering SME for the Hudson Tunnel Project. The role focuses on overseeing TBM tunneling, precast lining segments, and safety/compliance for a landmark, high-profile infrastructure program in the New York area.

The candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate field and office engineering activities, and maintain rigorous documentation and reporting on TBM operations, schedules, and geotechnical data.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

TBM experience

Tunneling

Project management

Safety standards

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Resident Engineer, Tunnel Engineering SME for the Hudson Tunnel Project. The role focuses on overseeing TBM tunneling, precast lining segments, and safety/compliance for a landmark, high-profile infrastructure program in the New York area.

The candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate field and office engineering activities, and maintain rigorous documentation and reporting on TBM operations, schedules, and geotechnical data.