Traction Power Construction Engineer – Substations & OCS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Provided Healthcare

PTO & Sick Time

401(k) 50% Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Wellness Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Construction Engineer for Traction Power Substations & Overhead Contact Systems to perform field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program.

The Construction Engineer oversees installation, testing, and commissioning of traction power substations (TPSS), the overhead contact system (OCS), and traction power distribution, and reviews contractor activities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in installation, inspection, or testing of traction power systems.
• EIT/PE license preferred.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle during construction.
• Knowledge of DC traction power equipment and OCS installation standards.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of TPSS, OCS, and traction power distribution.
• Witness and document equipment installation, cable terminations, grounding, and OCS work.
• Witness testing and energization of traction power equipment.
• Review relay coordination studies and protection settings.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and electrical safety requirements.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and test procedures.
• Provide technical and field support to Resident Engineer and Construction Manager.
• Coordinate surveying, inspections, and verification testing.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain project records.
• Calculate field quantities for payment.
• Identify non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate TPSS/OCS interfaces with track, civil, train control, and comms.
• Document as-built conditions and redline markups.
• Support energization planning, commissioning, and closeout.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field inspection

Technical documentation

DC traction power

English communication

On-site Seattle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Construction Engineer for Traction Power Substations & Overhead Contact Systems to perform field engineering and inspection as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program.

The Construction Engineer oversees installation, testing, and commissioning of traction power substations (TPSS), the overhead contact system (OCS), and traction power distribution, and reviews contractor activities for