Senior Civil Engineer SME Gateway Water, Sewer, Gas

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Civil Engineerto support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).

We are working as the Delivery Partner along with team members and selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation and is designed to strengthen mobility enhance resiliency and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is more than just a job its a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation drive sustainable economic growth and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing multidisciplinary team you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.

If youre seeking to make a meaningful lasting impact while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry this is your moment.

Role accountabilities:

• Serve as the technical SME for utility infrastructure systems during construction including:
  • Water distribution
  • Sanitary sewer systems
  • Stormwater drainage systems
  • Natural gas distribution
  • Electric power distribution and transmission
  • Telecommunications and fiber-optic networks
• Serve as the civil/utility SME 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 impacting cost schedule and constructability.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and support overall project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering (Masters 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 as well as 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 NYC metro tri-state area and willing to work in a hybrid project office environment.

Preferred Experience

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

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $175000 - $240000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

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