Construction Engineer - Civil

Colliers Engineering & Design • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ramos Consulting Services (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 company serves municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors.

The Construction Engineer performs field engineering and inspection work as the Owner’s Representative on a light rail extension program’s trackwork and systems construction contract. The role oversees the civil scope, including at-grade guideways, utility relocations, drainage, subgrade preparation, duct banks, walkways, foundations for signal houses, TPSS and OCS poles, MSE walls, ballast walls, fencing, finishes, and landscaping. The engineer reviews contractor work against applicable design criteria, construction management requirements, and governing specifications; documents contractor activities; verifies quantities; and identifies issues that may require a change order.

The position must be performed on-site in Seattle full-time during construction.

Requirements

• Approximately 10 or more years of field engineering or inspection experience on heavy civil, transit, or transportation projects.
• 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 heavy civil construction experience and technical training will be considered.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Inspection certifications such as WAQTC, ACI, or ICC.
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL).

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of civil construction for compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, and permit conditions.
• Inspect earthwork, subgrade preparation, utility installation, drainage, duct banks, foundations, and retaining wall construction.
• Witness and document concrete placement, reinforcing steel, compaction, and materials testing.
• Review contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements.
• Monitor contractor implementation of erosion and sediment control, stormwater pollution prevention, and other environmental requirements.
• Coordinate materials testing, survey checks, and special inspections with appropriate consultants.
• Review civil submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications.
• 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 civil interfaces with track and systems installation, utilities, and traffic control.
• Document as-built conditions, including redline markups.
• Support punch list 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) with 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• Access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.

What This Job Offers

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