Construction Engineer - Track

Colliers Engineering & Design • Seattle, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Ramos Consulting Services, 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 company serves municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors and emphasizes people-centered project execution.

The Construction Engineer for Track 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 of trackwork and special trackwork, including turnouts and crossovers, direct fixation, embedded, and ballasted track. It reviews contractor work against applicable design criteria, construction management requirements, and governing specifications. The engineer documents contractor activities, verifies quantities, and identifies issues that may require change orders.

The position is on-site in Seattle full-time during construction and provides technical and field construction engineering support to the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager.

Requirements

• Approximately 5 or more years of field engineering or inspection experience on trackwork for light rail, heavy rail, or other rail systems.
• Working knowledge of AREMA standards and transit agency track design criteria.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline; an equivalent combination of trackwork construction experience and technical training will be considered.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with special trackwork installation.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of trackwork and special trackwork installation to determine compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Inspect and document track alignment, gauge, cross level, superelevation, rail fastening, and rail welding activities.
• Witness and document turnout and crossover assembly and installation, and confirm compliance with tolerances.
• Review contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements.
• Review trackwork submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications.
• Track and inspect rail, special trackwork, and other track material deliveries, storage, and protection.
• Witness quality control testing performed by the Contractor.
• Provide technical and field construction engineering support to the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager.
• Coordinate surveying, inspections, and verification testing, as well as 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 track interfaces with civil, traction power and OCS, train control, and communications work.
• Document as-built conditions, including redline markups.
• Support punch list, track acceptance, and closeout activities.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans.
• 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family 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