Tunnels Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an adaptable Engineer IV for their tunnel team in the Boston area. This role focuses on underground design and construction projects, allowing you to contribute to significant infrastructure work.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's in civil engineering and have 5-8 years of experience. Strong knowledge in structural and geotechnical software is crucial. Responsibilities include managing design solutions and overseeing field investigations. Competitive benefits and bonuses are included.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in engineering consultancy.
• Professional engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain it within 12 months.
• Demonstrable record in design with experience in geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of tunneling projects in the U.S. and Canada.
• Oversee field investigation programs to collect data.
• Manage design solutions and prepare client reports.

Skills

Structural software proficiency

Geotechnical software proficiency

Design expertise

Strong teamwork

Ability to manage staff

Education

Bachelor's in civil/structural/geotechnical engineering

Master's in a related field

Tools

STRAND7

Plaxis

GeoStudio

BIM tools

Job description

Position Overview

Mott MacDonald is excited to invite talented professionals to join our dynamic and rapidly growing tunnel team. We are currently seeking adaptable and highly motivated civil, geotechnical, or structural engineers in the NY/NJ or Boston region to serve as Engineer IV within our tunnels resource group. This role centers on underground design and construction projects, providing the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge work in the transportation and water/wastewater sectors. Experience in these areas is highly valued. As an Engineer IV, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions for challenging infrastructure assignments, working alongside a collaborative team of geo‑structural experts who are committed to excellence.

If you are a driven, career‑focused individual with a passion for tackling complex engineering challenges and a desire to advance your expertise, this position offers a clear path for professional growth within our tunnel practice. We value individuals who bring a positive attitude, strong teamwork, and a dedication to promoting our programs, organizational values, and achievements. Join us and take the next step in your engineering career, contributing to landmark projects that shape the future of North American infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of our existing portfolio of tunnelling projects in the U.S. and Canada.
• Oversee staff and execution of field investigation programs to collect data for use in design, condition assessments, and the preparation of reports.
• Contribute to detailed analysis for our projects involving tunnels and underground structures.
• Develop field instrumentation programs and evaluate collected data.
• Manage staff producing design solutions, reports, and contributions to/reviews of specifications and drawings.
• Write reports for submission to clients, including design‑related technical memoranda and reports.
• Engage directly with clients, responding to queries and attending design and progress meetings, working under senior management guidance.
• Prepare proposals for submission to clients.
• Lay out/develop a design program and independently manage a team of staff.
• Manage and mentor junior/graduate engineers and support their development.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelors in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering required; a Masters in a related field preferred.
• Professional engineer (PE) license in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts or ability to obtain a license within 12 months.
• NCTI Certified preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in engineering consultancy (not including education); experience in New York preferred.
• Proficient in structural software such as STRAND7, SAP, STAAD or equivalent.
• Proficient in geotechnical software including Plaxis, GeoStudio packages/Slide, Rocscience packages and geotechnical data management (GINT/Holebase). Working knowledge of BIM tools (Bentley/Autodesk) is advantageous.
• Demonstrable record in design with experience in geotechnical engineering, ground characterisation for soil and rock, and a working knowledge of concrete, steel and foundation design.
• Strong references from past managers or clients.
• Interest in underground design and construction for the transport, water or wastewater sectors and multidisciplinary working experience is advantageous.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Expected salary for this position is

NY: $108,000 - $132,000.

NJ: $103,000 - $126,000.

MA: $107,000 - $130,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.