Seattle Light Rail Track Construction Engineer - Field Lead

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 with company 50

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Wellness & Support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a Construction Engineer for Track to perform field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract.

You will oversee installation of trackwork and special trackwork, review contractor work for compliance, document IDs and quantities, and coordinate with civil, traction power, and control systems teams on-site in Seattle during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred; an equivalent combination of trackwork construction experience and technical training will be considered.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Approximately 5+ years of field engineering or inspection experience on trackwork for light rail, heavy rail, or other rail systems.
• Working knowledge of AREMA standards and transit agency track design criteria.
• Experience with special trackwork installation 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 trackwork and special trackwork installation to determine compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Inspects and documents track alignment, gauge, cross level, superelevation, rail fastening, and rail welding activities.
• Witnesses and documents turnout and crossover assembly and installation, and confirms compliance with tolerances.
• Reviews contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements.
• Reviews trackwork submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications.
• Tracks and inspects rail, special trackwork, and other track material deliveries, storage, and protection.
• Witnesses quality control testing performed by the Contractor.
• 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 track interfaces with civil, traction power and OCS, train control, and communications work.
• Documents as-built conditions, including redline markups.
• Supports punch list, track acceptance, and closeout activities.

Skills

Field engineering

Inspection

English reading/writing

On-site work

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

EIT or PE license preferred

Tools

AREMA standards

Job description

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a Construction Engineer for Track to perform field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract.

You will oversee installation of trackwork and special trackwork, review contractor work for compliance, document IDs and quantities, and coordinate with civil, traction power, and control systems teams on-site in Seattle during