Field Engineer - Rail Signaling & Train Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off 120 hours

401(k) with 50% match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Wellness Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Construction Engineer for Signals & Train Control in Seattle to perform field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project. You will oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of safety-critical train control and signaling systems, and review contractor activities for compliance with project manuals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Systems Engineering (or related) and 5+ years in train control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in installation, inspection, testing, or commissioning of train control or signal systems.
• On-site work in Seattle during construction.
• EIT or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of train control and signal installation to determine compliance with plans, specs, and systems integration requirements.
• Witnesses and documents wayside equipment installation, signal house installation, cable installation and terminations, and grounding.
• Witnesses factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and integrated testing of train control and signal systems.
• Supports review of signal design compliance, interlocking verification, and cutover plans.
• Reviews contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements.
• Reviews train control and signal submittals, shop drawings, and test procedures.
• 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 train control interfaces with track, traction power and OCS, and communications work.
• Documents as-built conditions, including redline markups and configuration management.
• Supports safety certification, commissioning, and closeout activities.

Skills

Rail signaling knowledge

Field inspections

On-site construction experience

Documentation & reporting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering

Tools

Signal testing equipment

Documentation software

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Construction Engineer for Signals & Train Control in Seattle to perform field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project. You will oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of safety-critical train control and signaling systems, and review contractor activities for compliance with project manuals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Systems Engineering (or related) and 5+ years in train control