Structural/Tunneling Engineer Manager

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 205,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Licensure Support

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a highly accomplished Structural/Tunneling Engineering Manager in New York to lead complex underground transportation projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction while serving as a technical leader and project manager.

The role emphasizes engineering excellence, client development, and growth across the Northeast. The candidate should have 15+ years of structural/tunneling experience, PE licensure, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in structural engineering, tunneling, underground structures, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Experience with underground transit/rail projects and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and engineering efforts for tunnels, underground structures, transit facilities, shafts, caverns, cut-and-cover structures, and rehabilitation projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for major projects as required.
• Provide technical direction for tunnel support systems, structural lining systems, underground station structures, retention systems, and excavation support.
• Guide the application of advanced structural and geotechnical analysis methodologies.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with standards, codes, owner requirements, and safety regulations.
• Manage large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Develop project scopes, staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Monitor performance to deliver on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across structural, geotechnical, civil, rail, systems, and construction management.
• Lead meetings, design reviews, and workshops; identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and develop engineers; promote QA/QC and knowledge sharing.
• Support business development with client relationships and proposals.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Tunneling design

EOR experience

Multidisciplinary teams

Client management

SAP2000

ETABS

STAAD

AASHTO/ACI/AISC knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

STAAD

LARSA

RISA

Midas

Job description

STV is seeking a highly accomplished Structural/Tunneling Engineering Manager

This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee some of the nation's most challenging underground transportation and infrastructure projects, including tunnels, shafts, underground stations, transit facilities, deep excavations, and complex underground structures. The successful candidate will serve as both a technical leader and project manager, guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction while supporting business growth and client development throughout the Northeast region. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who combines exceptional technical expertise with strong leadership, project delivery, and client management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead structural design and engineering efforts for tunnels, underground structures, transit facilities, shafts, caverns, cut-and-cover structures, and rehabilitation projects. Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for major projects as required. Provide technical direction for tunnel support systems, structural lining systems, underground station structures, retention systems, and excavation support. Guide the application of advanced structural and geotechnical analysis methodologies. Review and approve engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications. Ensure compliance with industry standards, applicable building codes, owner requirements, and safety regulations.

Project Management

Manage large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects from planning through construction. Develop project scopes, staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies. Monitor project performance to ensure delivery on schedule and within budget. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across structural, geotechnical, civil, rail, systems, and construction management disciplines. Lead internal and external project meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews. Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership

Mentor, supervise, and develop structural and tunneling engineers at all experience levels. Build and manage high-performing engineering teams. Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities. Promote knowledge sharing and professional development throughout the organization.

Client Development & Business Growth

Serve as a trusted advisor to public and private sector clients. Support business development initiatives, proposals, interviews, and strategic pursuits. Foster and maintain relationships with agencies such as MTA, NYCT, Amtrak, Port Authority, NJ Transit, and other transportation owners. Identify opportunities for project expansion and new client relationships.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field preferred.

Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in structural engineering, tunneling, underground structures, or major transportation infrastructure projects.

Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex engineering projects.

Demonstrated experience with underground transit, rail, transportation, water, wastewater, or similar heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Strong understanding of tunnel design and construction methods, including: Cut-and-cover tunnels Bored tunnels Sequential excavation methods (SEM/NATM) Microtunneling Rehabilitation and waterproofing systems Deep excavation support systems.

Experience with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD, LARSA, RISA, Midas, or similar platforms.

Strong understanding of AASHTO, ACI, AISC, AREMA, ASCE, FHWA, and applicable transit agency standards.

Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and client-facing communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience delivering major design-build projects.

Previous leadership role managing engineering groups of 10+ professionals.

Experience supporting construction phases, field investigations, and contractor coordination.

Background working on New York metropolitan transportation projects.

Advanced experience with finite element modeling and numerical analysis platforms.

Existing relationships with major public transportation agencies and infrastructure owners.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $204,645.30 - $233,880.34

Benefits

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.

The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities.

Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.

We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work.

Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

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STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

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STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.