Field Rail Signals & Train Control Inspector

Colliers Engineering & Design; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO & Holidays

401(k) match

FSA/HSA options

Employee Wellness Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks an Inspector for Signals & Train Control to perform field inspection work as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project in Seattle. The role ensures contractor installations comply with contract documents, approvals, RFIs, and applicable standards, reporting non-conformance promptly.

Responsibilities include inspecting wayside equipment, signal houses, termination work, and testing events; monitoring OSHA safety rules; and supporting closeout

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or degree preferred in electrical/electronics.
• 5+ years of inspection, installation, maintenance, or testing experience on signals/train control systems.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred and rail worker protection training.

Responsibilities

• Verify contractor conformance to contract documents, submittals, RFIs, and codes for signals and train control work.
• Inspect on-site signals, equipment, and terminations per the staffing plan and coordination with management.
• Document site activities, testings, punch lists, and as-built records; monitor safety and non-conformances.

Skills

Field inspection

Signal knowledge

Interpretation of specs

On-site work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Electrical engineering or electronics technology degree preferred

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks an Inspector for Signals & Train Control to perform field inspection work as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project in Seattle. The role ensures contractor installations comply with contract documents, approvals, RFIs, and applicable standards, reporting non-conformance promptly.

Responsibilities include inspecting wayside equipment, signal houses, termination work, and testing events; monitoring OSHA safety rules; and supporting closeout