Rail Signals & Train Control Field Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Flexible FSAs/HSA

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a Construction Engineer for Signals & Train Control to oversee field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project in Seattle.

The role involves approving installation, testing, and commissioning of safety-critical train control and signaling systems, reviewing contractor work for compliance, and maintaining project records and reports with an emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in installation, inspection, testing, or commissioning of train control or signal systems on rail.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of train control and signal installation for compliance with plans and specs.
• Witnesses and documents wayside equipment installation, signal house installation, cable installation and terminations.
• 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 OSHA regulations and safety requirements near operating rail.
• 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; maintains daily reports and document control.

Skills

Reading English documents

Field inspections

Technical coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Job description

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a Construction Engineer for Signals & Train Control to oversee field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project in Seattle.

The role involves approving installation, testing, and commissioning of safety-critical train control and signaling systems, reviewing contractor work for compliance, and maintaining project records and reports with an emphasis on safety and accuracy.