Construction Engineer - Communications & SCADA

Colliers Engineering & Design • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm serving public transit, transportation, and infrastructure projects across the Western United States. The firm works in municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors.

The Construction Engineer for Communications & SCADA 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 communications architecture, fiber optic topology, and SCADA systems, and reviews contractor work against applicable design criteria, construction management requirements, and governing specifications. The engineer documents contractor activities, verifies quantities, and identifies potential change-order issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of communications systems experience and technical training will be considered.
• Approximately 5 or more years of experience in installation, inspection, testing, or commissioning of communications, fiber optic, or SCADA systems, preferably on transit or rail projects.
• Working knowledge of fiber optic networks and SCADA systems.
• 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

• EIT, PE, or relevant industry certification, such as RCDD or fiber optic certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect communications, fiber optic, and SCADA installations for compliance with plans, specifications, and systems integration requirements.
• Witness and document duct bank and conduit installation, fiber optic cable installation, splicing and testing, and network equipment installation.
• Witness factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, point-to-point testing, and integrated testing of communications and SCADA systems.
• Support review of network architecture, SCADA integration with central control, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Review contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements.
• Review communications and SCADA 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, report it to the Resident Engineer and quality management staff, document it in the IDR, and track corrective actions to resolution.
• Coordinate communications interfaces with train control, traction power and OCS, track, and existing operating systems.
• Document as-built conditions, including redline markups and configuration management.
• Support commissioning, cutover, 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 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