Senior Civil Engineer SME - Gateway - Water, Sewer, Gas

Arcadis•Paramus, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to serve as the civil and utility subject matter expert during construction for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project, a major Amtrak design-build project. Arcadis is part of the Delivery Partner team selected by the Gateway Development Commission. The project includes construction of a new two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River and rehabilitation of the existing North River Tunnel, supporting more than 200,000 daily Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT passengers. The role provides technical support to field teams, helps resolve civil and utility construction issues, and coordinates with contractors, Amtrak, utility owners, and multidisciplinary teams. The position contributes to utility coordination, design and construction reviews, risk mitigation, and broader civil work as needed. It is based in a hybrid project office environment and requires a local resident of the NYC metro tri-state area willing to work in that environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; a master’s degree is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York.
10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, with strong emphasis on utility infrastructure and construction-phase support.
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex field issues, constructability challenges, and contractor-driven design changes.
Broad civil engineering knowledge, including utilities, drainage, grading, and infrastructure systems.
Familiarity with Amtrak standards and AREMA, NJDOT, and NYDOT requirements.
Experience coordinating with contractors, utility owners, and public agencies.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and related engineering tools.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Local resident of the NYC metro tri-state area and willing to work in a hybrid project office environment.

Nice To Haves

Utility engineering and coordination experience on major transportation, rail, transit, tunneling, highway, airport, or municipal infrastructure projects.
Experience working in design-build, progressive design-build, or alternative delivery environments.
Familiarity with FRA, FTA, DOT, municipal, and utility company design and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical subject matter expert for water distribution, sanitary sewer, stormwater drainage, natural gas, electric power, telecommunications, and fiber-optic systems during construction.
Serve as the civil and utility subject matter expert during construction for a major Amtrak design-build project.
Provide technical support to field teams and lead resolution of utility- and civil-related construction issues.
Review and validate completed designs against field conditions, constructability, and project constraints.
Evaluate and respond to RFIs, submittals, field changes, and design deviations.
Coordinate with contractors, Amtrak, utility owners, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve conflicts and interface issues.
Support utility coordination during construction, including tie-ins, relocations, and sequencing.
Contribute to broader civil scope, including drainage, grading, and corridor infrastructure, as needed.
Review shop drawings and as-builts, and participate in field inspections and construction meetings.
Identify and mitigate risks affecting cost, schedule, and constructability.
Provide technical guidance to junior staff and support overall project delivery.