Structural/Tunneling Engineer Manager
About The Position
STV is seeking a Structural/Tunneling Engineering Manager for its growing Geotechnical & Tunneling practice in New York City. This leadership role oversees technically challenging underground transportation and infrastructure projects, including tunnels, shafts, underground stations, transit facilities, deep excavations, and other complex underground structures. The position combines technical leadership and project management, guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction while supporting business growth and client development throughout the Northeast region. The manager leads structural engineering work, may serve as Engineer of Record on major projects, and provides technical direction on tunnel and underground structural systems. The role also manages project scope, staffing, schedules, budgets, risk, and delivery; develops and mentors engineering teams; maintains client relationships; and supports business development and strategic pursuits. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline, a Professional Engineer license, and at least 15 years of relevant experience. A master's degree and several other qualifications are preferred. The listed compensation range is $204,645.30–$233,880.34. STV offers a range of insurance, retirement, paid leave, dependent-care, education, and professional licensure benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in structural engineering, tunneling, underground structures, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex engineering projects.
- Demonstrated experience with underground transit, rail, transportation, water, wastewater, or similar heavy civil infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of tunnel design and construction methods, including cut-and-cover tunnels, bored tunnels, sequential excavation methods (SEM/NATM), microtunneling, rehabilitation and waterproofing systems, and deep excavation support systems.
- Experience with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD, LARSA, RISA, Midas, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of AASHTO, ACI, AISC, AREMA, ASCE, FHWA, and applicable transit agency standards.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and client-facing communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience delivering major design-build projects.
- Previous leadership role managing engineering groups of 10 or more professionals.
- Experience supporting construction phases, field investigations, and contractor coordination.
- Background working on New York metropolitan transportation projects.
- Advanced experience with finite element modeling and numerical analysis platforms.
- Existing relationships with major public transportation agencies and infrastructure owners.
Responsibilities
- Lead structural design and engineering for tunnels, underground structures, transit facilities, shafts, caverns, cut-and-cover structures, and rehabilitation projects.
- Serve as Engineer of Record for major projects as required.
- Provide technical direction for tunnel support systems, structural lining systems, underground station structures, retention systems, and excavation support.
- Guide application of advanced structural and geotechnical analysis methodologies.
- Review and approve engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, applicable building codes, owner requirements, and safety regulations.
- Manage large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
- Develop project scopes, staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.
- Monitor project performance to ensure delivery on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across structural, geotechnical, civil, rail, systems, and construction management disciplines.
- Lead internal and external project meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Mentor, supervise, and develop structural and tunneling engineers at all experience levels.
- Build and manage high-performing engineering teams.
- Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance/quality control activities.
- Promote knowledge sharing and professional development throughout the organization.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to public and private sector clients.
- Support business development initiatives, proposals, interviews, and strategic pursuits.
- Foster and maintain relationships with transportation agencies and other transportation owners.
- Identify opportunities for project expansion and new client relationships.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
