Rail Communications & SCADA Construction Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Provided Healthcare

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth & resources

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Construction Engineer for Communications & SCADA to perform field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project in Seattle. You will oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of communications architecture, fiber optic topology, and SCADA systems while ensuring conformance with design and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in transit/rail settings, and on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related field is required; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of installation, inspection, testing, or commissioning of communications, fiber optic, or SCADA systems, preferably on transit or rail projects.
• Ability to work on-site in Seattle full-time during construction.
• Working knowledge of fiber optic networks and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of communications, fiber optic, and SCADA installation to determine compliance with plans, specifications, and systems integration requirements.
• Witnesses duct bank and conduit installation, fiber optic cable installation, splicing, and testing, and network equipment installation.
• Witnesses factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, point-to-point testing, and integrated testing of communications and SCADA systems.
• Supports review of network architecture, SCADA integration with central control, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Reviews contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements.
• Reviews communications and SCADA submittals, shop drawings, and test procedures.
• Provides technical and field construction engineering support to the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Fiber optic certification

RCDD certification

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Construction Engineer for Communications & SCADA to perform field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project in Seattle. You will oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of communications architecture, fiber optic topology, and SCADA systems while ensuring conformance with design and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in transit/rail settings, and on-site