Inspector - Signals & Train Controls

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 an Inspector for Signals & Train Control to perform field inspection work as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract.

Responsibilities

• Understands and verifies Contractor conformance to all contract documents, submittals, RFIs, and applicable codes and design standards for signals and train control work.
• Inspects on-site signals and train control activities according to the approved Staffing Plan, and prioritizes inspection coverage in coordination with the Authority's construction management representatives.
• Inspects wayside equipment, signal house and case installation, cable installation and terminations, bonding, and grounding.
• Inspects switch machine, train detection, and wayside device installation and adjustment.
• Observes and documents site acceptance testing, integrated testing, and cutover activities.
• Monitors contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements, including work near operating rail, 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or a degree in electrical engineering or electronics technology preferred.
• Approximately 5+ years of inspection, installation, maintenance, or testing experience on signals or train control systems for light rail, heavy rail, or other rail systems.
• Working knowledge of wayside signaling, interlockings, switch machines, and train detection systems.
• Experience with signal testing and cutover on an operating rail system preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification and rail worker protection training preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle full-time during construction, including night and weekend work as required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Pay

Compensation: $90,000 to $160,000 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.