Construction Engineer - Civil

Overview

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.

With a staff of diversified, licensed professionals, our philosophy stems from the idea that successful project execution starts with people.

We are seeking a Construction Engineer to perform field engineering and inspection work as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract. The Construction Engineer oversees the civil scope of the contract, including at-grade guideways, utility relocations, drainage, subgrade preparation, duct banks, walkways, foundations for signal houses, TPSS, and OCS poles, MSE walls, ballast walls, fencing, finishes, and landscaping. The Construction Engineer reviews the work of the Contractor in accordance with the applicable Design Criteria Manual, Construction Management Manual, and all governing specifications, documents contractor activities, verifies quantities, and identifies issues that may require a change order.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of civil construction to determine compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, and permit conditions.
• Inspects earthwork, subgrade preparation, utility installation, drainage, duct banks, foundations, and retaining wall construction.
• Witnesses and documents concrete placement, reinforcing steel, compaction, and materials testing.
• Reviews contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements.
• Monitors contractor implementation of erosion and sediment control, stormwater pollution prevention, and other environmental requirements.
• Coordinates materials testing, survey checks, and special inspections with the appropriate consultants.
• Reviews civil submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications.
• 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 civil interfaces with track and systems installation, utilities, and traffic control.
• Documents as-built conditions, including redline markups.
• Supports punch list and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred; an equivalent combination of heavy civil construction experience and technical training will be considered.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Approximately 10+ years of field engineering or inspection experience on heavy civil, transit, or transportation projects.
• Inspection certifications such as WAQTC, ACI, or ICC preferred.
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) 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.

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

What We Offer

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• 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.