Senior Engineering Geologist / Tunnel Engineer

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) with employer match

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental, vision and life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist / Tunnel Engineer for a long-term field role in the New York City area. The candidate will map rock faces, assess rock mass quality, and guide temporary support decisions for excavation work using TBM and drill-and-blast methods.

The role emphasizes collaboration with tunnel engineers, field documentation, and technical leadership of field personnel across a multi-year project.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Professional Geologist (P.G.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Extensive hands-on underground construction experience including tunnels, caverns, shafts, or similar structures.
• Experience with rock face mapping and rock mass characterization/stability evaluation.
• Experience with rock reinforcement methods (rock bolts, shotcrete, grouting).
• Familiarity with TBM and drill-and-blast tunneling methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed geologic and rock face mapping during excavation cycles.
• Evaluate rock mass conditions, discontinuities and stability.
• Provide field observations for temporary support requirements with tunnel engineers.
• Recommend shotcrete and rock bolt patterns based on conditions.
• Inspect underground construction including tunnels, caverns, shafts, and adits.
• Document rock reinforcement, grouting, probing and permeability testing.
• Support instrumentation activities including deformation and vibration monitoring.
• Prepare daily field reports, geologic maps and logs.
• Review plans, specs and drawings for geotechnical relevance.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors and clients on field conditions.
• Attend progress meetings and provide technical leadership to field staff.
• Geologist will map rock mass after excavation and support tunnel engineer in assessing rock quality.

Skills

Rock face mapping

Rock mass evaluation

Tunnel construction

Geotechnical reporting

Education

New York State P.G. license

P.E. license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position: Senior Engineering Geologist / Tunnel Engineer

Location: Forest Hills, NY

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 1631

# of Openings: 1

Tectonic is actively seeking a full-time Senior Engineering Geologist / Tunnel Engineer for a full-time, high-profile, multi-year assignment in New York City.

This is a field-based position supporting underground construction as part of the project's design-build team. The successful candidate will perform rock face mapping and rock mass evaluation during tunnel, cavern, and excavation and provide technical input regarding ground conditions and temporary rock support. The project will involve both TBM and drill-and-blast excavation methods.

The initial assignment is expected to be long-term, with the overall project need anticipated to continue for approximately 2-3 years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform detailed geologic and rock face mapping following excavation cycles;
• Evaluate rock mass conditions, characteristics, discontinuities, and overall stability;
• Work closely with tunnel engineering personnel to assess rock quality and provide field observations related to temporary support requirements;
• Provide technical input regarding shotcrete, rock bolts, and other rock reinforcement/support systems, including adjustments based on observed field conditions;
• Perform inspection and evaluation of underground construction involving tunnels, caverns, shafts, and adits;
• Observe and document rock reinforcement, rock mass grouting, probe hole drilling, permeability testing, and other geotechnical construction activities;
• Support geotechnical instrumentation activities, including deformation and vibration monitoring;
• Prepare detailed daily field reports, geologic maps, rock mapping records, boring/probe-hole logs, and other project documentation;
• Review plans, specifications, drawings, construction procedures, and other technical documents applicable to the work;
• Coordinate with project engineers, contractors, construction personnel, and client representatives regarding field conditions and construction activities;
• Attend project and progress meetings as required; and
• Provide technical leadership and oversight of additional field personnel as needed to support the construction schedule.
• The project specifically anticipates the geologist mapping the rock mass after excavation and supporting the tunnel engineer in assessing rock quality and temporary support, including shotcrete and rock bolt patterns.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid New York State Professional Geologist (P.G.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required;
• Extensive professional experience in underground construction, including tunnels, caverns, shafts, and/or similar underground structures;
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with rock face mapping and rock mass characterization/stability evaluation;
• Experience with underground excavation support systems, including rock bolts, shotcrete, grouting, and related rock reinforcement methods;
• Experience with mined and bored tunnel construction strongly preferred;
• Familiarity with TBM and drill-and-blast tunneling methods preferred;
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, geologic information, and construction documents;
• Strong technical writing and field documentation skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word; and
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to assume a stationary position, handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee will regularly move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning themselves appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, usually for prolonged periods of time, sometimes in hazardous weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or extreme heat. For some types of investigations and assessments, the employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 31 lbs. In accordance with the level of visual detail required for this position, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for this position. The employee may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee will also communicate with colleagues, supervisors and clients using the Company e-mail and telephone systems. This position requires the occasional operation of a motor-vehicle, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time. The employee will regularly be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines. The physical demands described above are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Company-observed paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions and discretionary profit-sharing
• Multiple medical plan options, including EPO, POS, and HDHP plans, offering flexibility to meet different healthcare needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the HDHP option
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
• Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PAY RANGE

Tectonic's goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate's work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $160,000 per year (PLUS paid overtime)

Pay Range: $110,000 - $160,000 per year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected class. Tectonic participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.