Engineer IV – Tunnels

Mott MacDonald

. Perform the role of Lead Engineer .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $142,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advanced numerical modeling and geotechnical analysis for underground construction projects, including the development of design solutions and technical documentation. Proficient in mentoring engineering staff and ensuring adherence to best-practice methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Civil EngineeringTunnel Engineering ExperienceNumerical Analysis Using PlaxisGeotechnical Analysis And DesignAdvanced Soil And Rock Mechanics

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Hard Skills

Numerical ModelingGeotechnical AnalysisDesign Solutions DevelopmentConstruction Drawings ProductionSoil And Rock Parameter DevelopmentAdvanced Soil MechanicsRock MechanicsGround InvestigationGeological ModelingUnderground Structure Design

Soft Skills

MentoringSupervising Engineering StaffCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Plaxis 2DPlaxis 3DFLAC 2DFLAC 3DGINTLeapFrogRockSciences

Industry Keywords

Underground ConstructionTunnel Boring MachinesSoft Ground TunnelsRock TunnelsStructural Rehabilitation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform the role of Lead Engineer
Develop advanced numerical models for complex underground works, including tunnels in soft ground and rock, large caverns, and deep excavations
Develop geotechnical interpretations using field investigation data and laboratory test results
Formulate non-linear soil and rock constitutive relationships and parameters for numerical analyses
Develop design solutions, technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings for underground projects
Support new underground construction and rehabilitation of existing underground facilities
Support senior technical leaders with project pursuits, technical input, and bid-stage solutions
Mentor and supervise engineering staff
Ensure best-practice methodologies and technically sound solutions
Travel less than 10% for site investigation, inspection, and data collection

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering plus six (6) years of tunnel engineering experience
Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of described experience
Six (6) years of experience analyzing and designing underground structures, including soft ground and rock tunnels using tunnel boring machines or conventional construction methods
Three (3) years of experience performing numerical analysis and design using Plaxis 2D, Plaxis 3D, FLAC 2D, FLAC 3D, or similar software
Three (3) years of experience with advanced soil and rock mechanics, ground investigation, and ground modeling
Three (3) years of experience developing geological models and soil and rock parameters for numerical modeling and design calculations
Three (3) years of experience using gINT, LeapFrog, or RockSciences suite of analytical models
Three (3) years of experience performing geotechnical analysis and design and producing construction drawings and specifications for underground construction and structural rehabilitation
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US; sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with company matching
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA and HSA accounts
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Caregiver leave
Performance-based bonuses
Employee referral bonuses
Professional registration and membership reimbursements
Tuition assistance
Telecommuting from a home office is allowed