Senior Civil Engineer: Hudson Tunnel & Utilities

Socket.dev; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a nationally significant infrastructure initiative in the New York-New Jersey area. The role requires leading utility and civil coordination during construction and serving as SME for complex infrastructure systems.

The ideal candidate has a PE license in NJ or NY, 10+ years of civil experience, and holds familiarity with Amtrak, AREMA, NJDOT, and NYDOT standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York.
• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with emphasis on utility infrastructure and construction-phase support.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex field issues, constructability challenges, and contractor-driven design changes.
• Broad civil engineering knowledge including utilities, drainage, grading, and infrastructure systems.
• Familiarity with Amtrak standards, AREMA, NJDOT, and NYDOT requirements.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, utility owners, and public agencies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and related engineering tools.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Local resident of NYC metro tri-state area and willing to work in a hybrid project office environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical SME for utility infrastructure systems during construction, including water distribution, sanitary sewer, stormwater drainage, natural gas, electric power, and telecommunications/fiber networks.
• Serve as the civil/utility SME during construction for a major Amtrak design-build project.
• Provide technical support to field teams and lead resolution of utility and civil-related construction issues.
• Review and validate completed designs against field conditions, constructability, and project constraints.
• Evaluate and respond to RFIs, submittals, field changes, and design deviations.
• Coordinate with contractors, Amtrak, utility owners, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve conflicts and interface issues.
• Support utility coordination during construction, including tie-ins, relocations, and sequencing.
• Contribute to broader civil scope including drainage, grading, and corridor infrastructure as needed.
• Review shop drawings and as-builts and participate in field inspections and construction meetings.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting cost, schedule, and constructability.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and support overall project delivery.

Skills

PE license

10+ years experience

strong field problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a nationally significant infrastructure initiative in the New York-New Jersey area. The role requires leading utility and civil coordination during construction and serving as SME for complex infrastructure systems.

The ideal candidate has a PE license in NJ or NY, 10+ years of civil experience, and holds familiarity with Amtrak, AREMA, NJDOT, and NYDOT standards.