Instrumentation Specialist
About The Position
FCC Construction Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation & Monitoring Engineer to join their FCC Team for the MTA’s Second Avenue Subway Project in New York, NY. This role involves daily presence in the office and/or on construction sites. The Second Avenue Subway project is a significant $7.7B expansion aiming to extend the Q Line and add new stations. This specific position supports a $2 billion design-build contract for Phase 2, focusing on tunnels and new subway stations. The Instrumentation & Monitoring Engineer will be responsible for coordinating the installation, management, and monitoring of instrumentation systems to assess ground conditions, adjacent buildings, and structures affected by construction. The role requires collaboration with subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams, ensuring accurate data collection, validation, and reporting, and managing the iSite system. The engineer will also develop and maintain the Response Action Plan (RAP), attend meetings, analyze data, and support continuous improvement of monitoring processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience (8+ years preferred) in heavy civil infrastructure projects
- Required experience in urban construction environments (tunneling, underground, or similar complex projects)
- Experience with instrumentation and monitoring systems for geotechnical or structural applications
- Familiarity with web-based monitoring/data systems (e.g., iSite) strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Experience with CAD and ProjectWise is a plus
- Strong coordination, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience on similar large-scale urban infrastructure projects
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed based on project demands
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholders and data streams simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CAD and ProjectWise is a plus
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the installation and monitoring of instrumentation systems in accordance with contract requirements and design specifications
- Manage instrumentation activities in collaboration with subcontractors, third-party consultants, and internal teams
- Coordinate closely with Construction and Survey teams to ensure timely and accurate monitoring aligned with project schedules
- Ensure all instrumentation data is collected, validated, and reported per contract requirements, including baseline and weekly reporting
- Serve as Project Administrator for iSite, ensuring all instrumentation assets are properly logged, monitoring data is consistently uploaded/maintained, and trigger levels, alarms, and notifications are configured and functioning
- Develop and maintain the Response Action Plan (RAP), including alarm thresholds and response protocols
- Coordinate updates to the Geotechnical Instrumentation Plan with subcontractors
- Attend and support Excavation Support (RES) meetings, ensuring monitoring data is current and available
- Analyze instrumentation data and collaborate with site teams to assess structural behavior and risk
- Participate in coordination meetings with client representatives, including MTA and consultants
- Support continuous improvement of monitoring processes, reporting accuracy, and system efficiency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
