Resident Engineer - Trackwork and Systems

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 Resident Engineer for Trackwork and Systems to perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in a field and office setting as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract. The Resident Engineer serves as the Authority's primary field representative to the construction contractor and provides day-to-day oversight, inspection, coordination, and contract administration of trackwork, traction power substations (TPSS), train control, communications, and associated civil work. The Resident Engineer reviews the work of the Contractor in accordance with the applicable Design Criteria Manual, Construction Management Manual, and all governing specifications, and manages the Construction Engineers and inspection staff assigned to the contract. Additionally, the Resident Engineer is responsible for proactively reviewing the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare for any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Authority's primary field representative to the construction contractor and directs the work of CMC field and office staff in accordance with the Authority's Construction Manual.
• Ensures and documents that all CMC staff are trained on and understand the contract requirements.
• Acts as the focal point for all correspondence to and from the contractor, and responds with support from Authority staff.
• Assigns CMC inspectors to cover the contractor's work and ensures inspector performance and documentation.
• Monitors the contractor's compliance with its own safety program, ensures CMC staff comply with Authority safety policies, and takes corrective action when necessary, including around energized systems.
• Reviews, comments on, and approves or disapproves Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs), non-conformance reports (NCRs), and contractor inspection and test reports.
• Reviews contractor baseline schedules, monthly schedule updates, and schedules of values, and coordinates resolution of review comments.
• Reviews progress payment applications, verifies quantities and contract compliance, and recommends approval or withholding of payment.
• Coordinates responses to RFIs, submittals, and design changes with the Authority, design consultants, and third parties.
• Prepares contract change orders and supports negotiations, claims analysis, and dispute resolution within delegated authority.
• Coordinates site access, staging, outages, and construction interfaces with other contractors, utilities, and local authorities.
• Coordinates equipment start-up, systems testing, integrated testing, and commissioning activities with the Interface and Integration Manager.
• Reviews contractor safety and security certification submittals and oversees verification of certification requirements.
• Conducts substantial completion inspections, manages punch lists, and recommends acceptance of the work.
• Monitors conformance with permits, third-party agreements, and environmental commitments.
• Conducts weekly construction progress meetings and other project meetings, and prepares weekly and monthly RE reports.
• Oversees contract closeout, including as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, spare parts, asset handover, and the Authority's Transition from Construction to Operations process.
• Elevates to the Project Manager all disputes not resolved at the field level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Washington PE preferred. PMP or DBIA certification a plus.
• Approximately 10+ years of construction management experience directly relevant to resident engineering, on light rail, heavy rail, or transit systems contracts.
• Experience as a Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, or Construction Manager on rail systems work, including traction power, train control, or communications.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, and safety certification on transit systems 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: $165,000 to $225,000 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.