Senior Civil Engineer – Utilities

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our  strategy site .

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project:

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

- 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.

You’ll need to have:

- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Master’s 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.
- 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.

Note: The estimated starting salary for this position is $150k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Our values

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Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel : We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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