Senior Civil Engineer SME - Gateway - Water, Sewer, Gas
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to serve as a civil and utility subject matter expert during construction on the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project, a major Amtrak design-build initiative. Working as part of the Delivery Partner team selected by the Gateway Development Commission, the position supports construction of a new two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River and rehabilitation of the existing North River Tunnel. The project is part of the Gateway Program and is intended to strengthen mobility, improve resiliency, and support long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor. The role provides technical expertise on utility infrastructure systems and broader civil work, including water distribution, sanitary sewer, stormwater drainage, natural gas, electric power, telecommunications, fiber-optic networks, grading, and corridor infrastructure. The engineer supports field teams, resolves construction issues, reviews designs and construction documents, coordinates with contractors and stakeholders, and helps manage risks to cost, schedule, and constructability. The position also provides technical guidance to junior staff. The role requires a civil engineering bachelor's degree, a New Jersey or New York PE license, and at least 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience with a strong focus on utilities and construction-phase support. The successful candidate will be a local resident of the NYC metro tri-state area and willing to work in a hybrid project office environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York.
- At least 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience, with a 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
- Master's degree in civil engineering.
- Utility engineering and coordination experience on major transportation, rail, transit, tunneling, highway, airport, or municipal infrastructure projects.
- Experience 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 utility infrastructure systems during construction, including water, sanitary sewer, stormwater drainage, natural gas, electric power, telecommunications, and fiber-optic networks.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k).
- Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD).
- AD&D and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Optional wellbeing benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Nine paid holidays.
- 20 days of PTO accrued per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
