Senior Resident Engineer

Mace; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an experienced Field Engineer in New York to supervise daily engineering operations on the Hudson Tunnel Project. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, over 10 years' experience, and strong leadership skills.

The role involves ensuring project compliance with safety and quality standards while managing field teams and overseeing technical specifications. A competitive starting salary of $200,000 is offered, with flexible working options available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field engineering experience on large-scale tunneling or rail projects.
• 5+ years in a senior resident engineer role.
• Strong understanding of NEPA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily field engineering operations for the Hudson Tunnel Project.
• Enforce contract specifications and manage contractor submittals.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Field Engineering

Construction Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

Primavera P6

Job description

Mace, a joint venture partner of MPA, has been selected as the Gateway Development Commission partner of choice to support the Hudson Tunnel Project, a major rail infrastructure investment in New York and the Northeast Corridor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily field engineering operations, including layout, surveys, instrumentation, and alignment checks.
• Interpret and enforce contract drawings, specifications, and technical provisions; review and approve contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Lead resolution of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs); verify corrective actions and update as‑built records.
• Collaborate with Change Manager to evaluate field‑level change requests, assess impacts on scope, cost, schedule, and regulatory commitments.
• Conduct regular site inspections to confirm compliance with the Construction Environmental Control Plan (CECP), Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP), and Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Coordinate materials testing and inspection activities, witness field tests, and liaise with independent laboratories to validate results.
• Oversee interface coordination on site—facilitate clash mitigation, schedule sequencing, and stakeholder communication.
• Mentor and supervise field engineering staff, inspectors, and survey teams; ensure accurate documentation of daily logs, checklists, and field diaries.
• Support commissioning and rail activation planning by verifying field readiness, system alignments, and testing protocols.
• Drive punch‑list close‑out: confirm completion of outstanding items, secure completion certificates, and finalize handover documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of field engineering or construction supervision experience on large‑scale tunneling, rail, or heavy civil projects.
• 5+ years in a senior resident engineer or equivalent role.
• Deep understanding of NEPA, FTA, FRA, Buy America, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven expertise with PMIS platforms, BIM coordination, and field survey instruments.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or NICET Level III/IV in relevant disciplines.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Strong leadership and team management; ability to mentor junior staff.
• Excellent communication for interfacing with contractors, DP teams, GDC, and SEP.
• Rigorous attention to detail in record‑keeping, reporting, and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/Navisworks clash detection, and scheduling tools (Primavera P6/MS Project).

Estimated starting salary for this position is $200,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization. We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with‑in the role.