Field Civil Construction Engineer – Transit & Rail

Colliers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a Construction Engineer to perform field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project in Seattle. You will oversee civil scope including at-grade guideways, drainage, and utilities, review subcontractor work, and document conditions.

Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years of heavy civil experience, and be able to obtain licensure (EIT/PE preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT or PE license preferred.
• 10+ years of field engineering or inspection experience on heavy civil, transit, or transportation projects.
• WAQTC, ACI, or ICC inspection certifications preferred.
• CESCL preferred.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle full-time during construction.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of civil construction to determine compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, and permit conditions.
• Inspects earthwork, subgrade preparation, utility installation, drainage, duct banks, foundations, and retaining wall construction.
• Witnesses and documents concrete placement, reinforcing steel, compaction, and materials testing.
• Reviews contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements.
• Monitors contractor implementation of erosion and sediment control, stormwater pollution prevention, and other environmental requirements.
• Coordinates materials testing, survey checks, and special inspections with the appropriate consultants.
• Reviews civil submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications.
• Provides technical and field construction engineering support to the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager.
• Coordinates surveying, inspections, and verification testing, and coordinates daily reports and document control.
• Completes Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs) and maintains complete and accurate project records.
• Calculates and documents field quantities for payment purposes.
• Identifies non-conforming work, communicates it to the Resident Engineer and quality management staff, documents it in the IDR, and tracks corrective actions to resolution.
• Coordinates civil interfaces with track and systems installation, utilities, and traffic control.
• Documents as-built conditions, including redline markups.
• Supports punch list and closeout activities.

Skills

Field inspections

Contractor coordination

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Job description

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a Construction Engineer to perform field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project in Seattle. You will oversee civil scope including at-grade guideways, drainage, and utilities, review subcontractor work, and document conditions.

Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years of heavy civil experience, and be able to obtain licensure (EIT/PE preferred).