Inspector - Track

Colliers Engineering & Design•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ramos Consulting Services (Ramos CS), now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm providing transit, transportation, and infrastructure consulting services on public projects across the Western United States. The firm serves municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors. The Inspector for Trackwork performs field inspection as the Owner’s Representative on a light rail extension program’s trackwork and systems construction contract. The Inspector verifies that trackwork and special trackwork—including turnouts and crossovers, direct fixation, embedded track, and ballasted track—conform to contract documents, approved submittals, RFIs, applicable codes, and design standards. Working under the direction of the Resident Engineer and Construction Engineer (Track), the Inspector documents Contractor activities and reports non-conforming work for resolution. The position is based on-site in Seattle full-time during construction and may require night and weekend work. Compensation is $90,000 to $160,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Approximately 5 or more years of inspection or construction experience on trackwork for light rail, heavy rail, or other rail systems.
Working knowledge of track construction methods, track geometry, and special trackwork installation.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work on-site in Seattle full-time during construction, including night and weekend work as required.
Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or a degree in civil engineering or construction technology.
Familiarity with AREMA standards and transit agency track design criteria.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification and rail worker protection training.

Responsibilities

Verify Contractor conformance with contract documents, submittals, RFIs, and applicable codes and design standards for trackwork.
Inspect on-site trackwork according to the approved Staffing Plan and coordinate inspection priorities with the Authority’s construction management representatives.
Inspect and document track alignment, gauge, cross level, superelevation, rail fastening, and rail welding activities.
Inspect turnout and crossover assembly and installation for compliance with tolerances.
Inspect rail, special trackwork, ties, fasteners, and other track material deliveries for conformance, storage, and protection.
Observe and document quality control testing performed by the Contractor.
Monitor Contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements, including work near operating rail, and report unsafe conditions.
Complete Inspector Daily Reports documenting work performed, labor, equipment, materials, and site conditions.
Record field quantities to support progress payments.
Communicate non-conforming work to the Resident Engineer and quality management staff and document it in the Inspector Daily Report.
Take and log construction photos and support as-built redline documentation.
Support punch list, track acceptance, and closeout inspections.

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.

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