Transit Systems Project Engineer – Field Oversight

Ramos Consulting Services, Inc. (Ramos CS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health, dental &amp

401(k) with generous match

Paid time off 120 hours annually

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Project Engineer (Transit Systems) to oversee TPSS field construction, installation, and commissioning on a transit capital program. The role emphasizes field oversight, contract compliance, and documentation, ensuring safety and quality across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities include reviewing contractor activities, preparing progress reports, coordinating with signals and O&M teams, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) acceptable in lieu of PE; Washington PE preferred; out-of-state licenses may be considered.
• Approximately 7+ years of field/construction experience on traction power / TPSS systems, including oversight, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Commissioning Engineer on transit or rail systems.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for communications and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of Authority and contractor personnel and the traveling public by observing operations and conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action.
• Reviews contractor operations for OSHA compliance and Authority electrical safety requirements including arc flash, lockout/tagout, and energization protocols.
• Performs field inspections to determine compliance with plans, specifications, and TPSS integration requirements.
• Witnesses and documents equipment installation, cable terminations, grounding, relay settings verification, and commissioning activities.
• Documents daily inspection reports, prepares daily progress and commissioning status reports, and maintains contract records.
• Provides direction to field staff to ensure timely contract records, expenditures, budgets, and work orders.
• Supports coordination with signals, communications, track, and O&M disciplines to meet commissioning milestones.
• Assists in contract change orders, drafts claim documentation, and ensures conformance with program documents.

Skills

English literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Project Engineer (Transit Systems) to oversee TPSS field construction, installation, and commissioning on a transit capital program. The role emphasizes field oversight, contract compliance, and documentation, ensuring safety and quality across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities include reviewing contractor activities, preparing progress reports, coordinating with signals and O&M teams, and supporting