Traction Power & OCS Inspector for Rail Transit

UNAVAILABLE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

401(k) match

FSA/HSA options

Employee EAP

Career growth resources

Job summary

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Inspector for Traction Power Substations & Overhead Contact Systems to support field construction as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project in Seattle. The role emphasizes verification of contractor conformance to contract documents, codes, submittals and RFIs while documenting daily work and progress.

The Inspector will coordinate with the Resident Engineer and Construction Engineer, perform on-site

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inspection, installation, or testing experience on traction power substations, overhead contact systems, or high-voltage electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of DC traction power equipment, grounding and bonding, and OCS installation standards.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and NFPA 70E requirements.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; NETA or journeyman electrician background a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle full-time during construction, including night and weekend work as required.

Responsibilities

• Understands and verifies Contractor conformance to all contract documents, submittals, RFIs, and applicable codes and design standards for TPSS and OCS work.
• Inspects on-site traction power activities according to the approved Staffing Plan, and prioritizes inspection coverage in coordination with the Authority's construction management representatives.
• Inspects substation equipment setting, cable installation and terminations, grounding and bonding, and conduit and duct bank installation.
• Inspects OCS foundations, poles, cantilevers, contact and messenger wire installation, tensioning, and registration.
• Observes and documents site acceptance testing and energization activities.
• Monitors contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority electrical safety requirements, including arc flash, lockout/tagout, and work near energized equipment, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Completes Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs) documenting work performed, labor, equipment, materials, and site conditions.
• Records field quantities in support of progress payments.
• Communicates non-conforming work to the Resident Engineer and quality management staff and documents it in the IDR.
• Takes and logs construction photos and supports as-built redline documentation.
• Supports punch list, commissioning, and closeout inspections.

Skills

Inspection experience

DC traction power knowledge

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical engineering/technology degree preferred

Job description

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Inspector for Traction Power Substations & Overhead Contact Systems to support field construction as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension project in Seattle. The role emphasizes verification of contractor conformance to contract documents, codes, submittals and RFIs while documenting daily work and progress.

The Inspector will coordinate with the Resident Engineer and Construction Engineer, perform on-site