Instrumentation & Monitoring Engineer - Second Avenue Subway

About the role

FCC Construction is looking for an Instrumentation & Monitoring Engineer to join its team on the MTA's Second Avenue Subway project, a $7.7B expansion extending the Q Line from 96th Street into East Harlem. The position supports the $2 billion design-build contract for Phase 2, led by Connect Plus Partners, a joint venture between FCC Construction and Halmar International. The role reports to the Technical Director and requires daily presence in the office and/or on construction sites.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the installation and monitoring of instrumentation systems for ground conditions, adjacent buildings and structures affected by tunneling and shaft construction, in line with contract and design requirements.
• Manage instrumentation activities with subcontractors, third-party consultants and internal teams, and coordinate with Construction and Survey teams.
• Ensure instrumentation data is collected, validated and reported, including baseline and weekly reports.
• Serve as Project Administrator for iSite, keeping assets logged, data uploaded and maintained, and configuring trigger levels, alarms and notifications.
• Maintain the Response Action Plan (RAP) with alarm thresholds and response protocols, and update the Geotechnical Instrumentation Plan with subcontractors.
• Support Excavation Support (RES) meetings and attend coordination meetings with the MTA and consultants.
• Analyze instrumentation data to assess structural behavior and risk, and help improve monitoring processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil infrastructure (8+ years preferred), including urban construction such as tunneling or underground projects.
• Experience with instrumentation and monitoring systems for geotechnical or structural applications.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed, and to handle multiple stakeholders and data streams.
• Physical ability to sit for long periods, walk on uneven construction sites, climb ladders and stairs, and wear PPE.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with web-based monitoring systems such as iSite strongly preferred
• CAD and ProjectWise experience is a plus