Senior Geologist, Underground Tunnel Project

Job overview

The Senior Geologist role is onsite in White Plains, NY, supporting the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project. The expected salary range is $150,000–$185,000 per year, depending on experience. The project is intended to enhance resiliency and redundancy in New York City’s water supply system. The role evaluates and documents geological and ground conditions during underground shaft and tunnel construction. Its field assessments and recommendations help project teams select appropriate ground support and align construction decisions with observed conditions and project requirements.

What you'll do

• Identify, evaluate, and document ground conditions in underground shafts and tunnels
• perform geological and geotechnical mapping
• classify ground conditions
• monitor and log probe drilling
• identify changing or adverse conditions
• recommend ground support based on observations and project drawings
• maintain field logs and records
• communicate findings to project and field personnel
• support underground construction with timely assessments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior geologist

underground construction

tunnel project

geological mapping

ground conditions

probe drilling

ground support

professional geologist license

frontier-kemper

white plains ny

onsite

$150,000–$185,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits information is available through the employer’s health and welfare plans.

Why this role

Requires a New York State Professional Geologist license and at least 10 years of relevant experience; assigned to a major water-supply tunnel project.

About the employer

Tutor Perini is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.