Construction Engineer - Traction Power & Overhead Contact Systems

Colliers Engineering & Design • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm providing consulting services for public transit, transportation, and infrastructure projects across the Western United States. The firm serves municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors and emphasizes that successful project execution starts with people.

The Construction Engineer performs field engineering and inspection as the Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract. The role oversees installation, testing, and commissioning of traction power substations (TPSS), overhead contact systems (OCS), and traction power distribution. It reviews contractor work against applicable design criteria, construction management manuals, and governing specifications; documents contractor activities; verifies quantities; and identifies issues that may require change orders. The position requires full-time on-site work in Seattle during construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; an equivalent combination of traction power experience and technical training will be considered.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in installation, inspection, testing, or commissioning of traction power substations or overhead contact systems on light rail, heavy rail, or other electrified rail systems.
• Working knowledge of DC traction power equipment, protective relaying, and OCS installation standards.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and IEEE standards.
• Ability to work on-site in Seattle full-time during construction.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect TPSS, OCS, and traction power distribution work for compliance with plans, specifications, and systems integration requirements.
• Witness and document substation equipment installation, cable installation and terminations, grounding and bonding, and OCS pole, wire, and tensioning installation.
• Witness factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and energization of traction power equipment.
• Support review of relay coordination studies, protection settings, and stray current control measures.
• Review contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority electrical safety requirements, including arc flash, lockout/tagout, and work near energized equipment.
• Review TPSS and OCS submittals, shop drawings, and test procedures.
• Provide technical and field construction engineering support to the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager.
• Coordinate surveying, inspections, verification testing, daily reports, and document control.
• Complete Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs) and maintain complete and accurate project records.
• Calculate and document field quantities for payment purposes.
• Identify non-conforming work, communicate it to the Resident Engineer and quality management staff, document it in the IDR, and track corrective actions through resolution.
• Coordinate TPSS and OCS interfaces with track, civil, train control, and communications work.
• Document as-built conditions, including redline markups and configuration management.
• Support energization planning, commissioning, and closeout activities.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans.
• 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family healthcare coverage plans.
• 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
• 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support.
• Access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level