Tunnels Engineer

Mott MacDonald•Westwood, MA

2d•$108,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald is seeking an adaptable and highly motivated civil, geotechnical, or structural Engineer to join its growing tunnels resource group in the NY/NJ or Boston region. The role focuses on underground design and construction projects in the transportation and water/wastewater sectors, supporting tunnel and underground-structure assignments in the United States and Canada. The Engineer will work with a collaborative team of geo-structural experts and contribute to project delivery, technical design, field investigations, client engagement, and the development of junior engineers. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within Mott MacDonald’s tunnel practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey, New York, or Massachusetts.
5–8 years of engineering consultancy experience, excluding education.
Proficiency with structural software such as STRAND7, SAP, STAAD, or equivalent.
Proficiency with geotechnical software, potentially including Plaxis, GeoStudio packages/Slide, Rocscience packages, and geotechnical data-management tools such as GINT/Holebase.
Demonstrable design record and experience in geotechnical engineering, ground characterization for soil and rock, and working knowledge of concrete, steel, and foundation design.
Strong references from past managers or clients.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
NCTI certification.
Experience in New York.
Working knowledge of BIM tools such as Bentley or Autodesk.
Interest in underground design and construction for the transport, water, or wastewater sectors.
Multidisciplinary working experience.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of the existing portfolio of tunnelling projects in the United States and Canada.
Oversee staff and execute field investigation programs to collect data for design, condition assessments, and reports.
Contribute to detailed analyses for projects involving tunnels and underground structures.
Develop field instrumentation programs and evaluate collected data.
Manage staff producing design solutions and reports, and contributing to or reviewing specifications and drawings.
Write reports for clients, including design-related technical memoranda and reports.
Engage directly with clients under guidance from senior management, including liaising with clients, responding to queries, and attending design and progress meetings.
Contribute to and prepare proposals for clients.
Lay out and develop design programs and independently manage a team of staff.
Manage and mentor junior and graduate engineers and support their development.