Transit Communications & SCADA Construction Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Provided Healthcare

Paid Time Off

Retirement Planning (401k match)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Wellness & Support

Career growth within Colliers national

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Construction Engineer for Communications & SCADA to perform field engineering and inspection work as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program in Seattle.

The role requires 5+ years in installation, inspection, testing, or commissioning of communications, fiber optic, or SCADA systems, with on-site work in Seattle during construction. EIT/PE or related certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in installation, inspection, testing, or commissioning of communications, fiber optic, or SCADA systems.
• On-site Seattle, WA work during construction.
• EIT/PE or relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of communications, fiber optic, and SCADA installations to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Witnesses duct bank and conduit installation, fiber optic installation, splicing, testing, and network equipment installation.
• Witnesses testing (factory/site acceptance, point-to-point, integrated) of communications and SCADA systems.
• Supports review of network architecture and cyber security requirements; coordinates with train control and OCS interfaces.
• Reviews contractor operations for OSHA compliance and quality management.
• Coordinates surveying, inspections, verification testing, daily reports, and document control.
• Completes Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs) and maintains project records.
• Calculates field quantities for payment; documents non-conforming work and follows up on corrective actions.
• Documents as-built conditions, redlines, and configuration management; supports commissioning, cutover, and closeout.

Skills

SCADA systems

Fiber optics

Field inspections

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications / Computer Engineering

Tools

Fiber optic certification

RCDD (or similar)

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Construction Engineer for Communications & SCADA to perform field engineering and inspection work as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program in Seattle.

The role requires 5+ years in installation, inspection, testing, or commissioning of communications, fiber optic, or SCADA systems, with on-site work in Seattle during construction. EIT/PE or related certifications are preferred.