Senior Resident Engineer | Hudson Tunnel Project

About the Company & Project

Our client is a leading global consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex, iconic, large-scale capital projects. We are seeking a Senior Resident Engineer for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a landmark project that will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. The project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction activities on-site to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards, particularly in areas involving large shafts, excavation, and Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) tunnelling.
• Act as the main liaison between contractors, site supervisors, and project engineers to resolve on-site issues, clarify project requirements, and ensure smooth coordination and alignment on project objectives.
• Enforce safety protocols and monitor compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations specific to heavy civil and tunnelling work, including conducting regular safety inspections and initiating corrective actions for any identified risks or non‑compliance.
• Prepare detailed daily and weekly reports on construction progress, site conditions, and any challenges encountered, maintaining comprehensive records of on‑site activities, including inspections, test results, and incident reports, ensuring accurate documentation of project milestones.
• Identify and resolve on‑site engineering and construction issues as they arise, particularly those unique to excavation and SEM tunnelling operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, with a focus on large shafts, excavation, and tunnelling projects.
• Preference for candidates with specific experience in Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) tunnelling, TBMs, shotcrete lining, and shaft construction.
• Strong ability to act as a liaison between contractors, site supervisors, and project engineers, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
• Proven track record of enforcing safety protocols and monitoring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Excellent skills in preparing detailed reports and maintaining comprehensive records of on‑site activities.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying and resolving on‑site engineering and construction issues, particularly those related to excavation and tunnelling operations.

Pay

The estimated salary for this position is $200,000 – $250,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D, disability insurance
• 401(k) plan