Senior Civil Engineer: Hudson Tunnel Utilities Lead

Poutrix; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project, a two-track rail tunnel and rehabilitated North River Tunnel beneath the Hudson River. You will act as the civil/utility SME, coordinating with Amtrak, utility owners, and field teams to resolve design and constructability issues.

You will contribute to drainage, grading, and corridor infrastructure, review designs, and guide junior staff.

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 strong emphasis on utility infrastructure and construction-phase support.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical SME for utility infrastructure systems during construction.
• 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.
• 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

Civil engineering

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Communication

Coordination

Amtrak standards

Education

BSc Civil Eng

Master’s preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project, a two-track rail tunnel and rehabilitated North River Tunnel beneath the Hudson River. You will act as the civil/utility SME, coordinating with Amtrak, utility owners, and field teams to resolve design and constructability issues.

You will contribute to drainage, grading, and corridor infrastructure, review designs, and guide junior staff.