Mid-Level Civil Engineer - Rail & Transit

Parsons•Newark, NY

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About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Civil Engineer - Mid-Level to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark NJ and NYC. Program background The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project. The Project Engineer (Civil) will support the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) and its Delivery Partner team in the design, construction, and delivery of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). This mid-level role is responsible for technical coordination, field engineering, project controls, and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
3–7 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably on large infrastructure or transportation projects.
Familiarity with project controls, scheduling, cost management, and risk management.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to major capital projects (NEPA, Section 106, permitting, etc.).
Experience with quality assurance, construction monitoring, and technical documentation.
Proficiency with BIM, PMIS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with public sector projects and federally funded programs.
Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, and reporting requirements.
Understanding of asset management, testing and commissioning, and field engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

Technical Coordination & Field Engineering · Assist with design reviews, resolve technical issues, and coordinate design change documentation.
Provide technical support during construction, review contractor submittals, and monitor progress against milestones.
Facilitate communication among stakeholders, schedule meetings, and assist with project documentation, including drawings and specifications.
Provide opinions on constructability, means and methods, and the impacts of technical decisions on the overall project, including analysis of critical path schedule impacts and scenario analyses.
Support the integration and coordination of all HTP Packages, ensuring comprehensive interface management and collaboration among design, construction, and operations teams.
Project Controls & Reporting · Assist with programmatic oversight and management of project controls functions, including schedule, cost, change, risk, and document management.
Update project controls procedures, workflow processes, and tools as requested.
Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly project reports, including safety, quality, environmental, and milestone status updates.
Maintain a “lessons learned” register and master “issues log” for the HTP.
Compliance & Quality Assurance · Support implementation and monitoring of the HTP Project Management Plan (PMP), Quality Management Plan (QMP), and other federally required plans.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including NEPA, Section 106, and permitting requirements.
Assist with quality assurance activities, including witnessing testing, periodic audits, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications and contract requirements.
Support environmental compliance programs, including air quality, noise, vibration, and historic preservation monitoring.
Risk & Change Management · Assist with risk management functions, including maintaining and updating risk registers, facilitating risk analysis, and supporting contingency planning.
Provide technical evaluations of changes to project/package scope, schedule, and cost; conduct independent reviews of technical design issues.
Support preparation and maintenance of change management logs and documentation.
BIM & Technology Support · Support BIM technology implementation, including development and maintenance of digital models, coordination with designers, and integration of project information.
Assist with configuration and implementation of project management information systems (PMIS) and other technology tools.