Construction Engineer - Track

About the Role

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm providing quality transit, transportation, and infrastructure consulting services on public projects across the Western United States. We focus our solutions on mobility-related projects that serve the needs of our communities within the municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors. We are seeking a Construction Engineer for Track to perform field engineering and inspection work as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract.

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.

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.

Pay

Compensation: $110,000 to $175,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

Benefits

• Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans. We also provide a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses to help manage out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee Wellness & Support: 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• National Resources & Career Growth: As part of the Colliers Engineering & Design national platform, employees have access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and diverse career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.