Rail Construction Engineer

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Rail Construction Engineer to join our growing team in Buffalo, NY. Our rail and transit systems efficiently connect people and freight across the country. We offer a full range of rail services to Class I and short-line railroads, transit agencies, Departments of Transportation, and other rail clients. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from preliminary planning and feasibility studies through final design, construction inspection, and operations.

• Read and understand plans and specifications to determine information for construction coordination and inspection tasks.
• Review construction work plans for conformance with client standards and prepare letters summarizing comments on those work plans.
• Facilitate communications between owners/project sponsors, contractors, designers, and other involved parties.
• Provide timely responses to internal and external client communications.
• Participate in and/or lead construction progress/coordination meetings with support from supervisor and/or Project Manager.
• Monitor and inspect construction projects, including quality assurance and safety compliance.
• Ensure contractors follow the project plans and specifications in accordance with applicable construction procedures, methods, and codes.
• Collect and record field measurements as needed.
• Observe and/or document workers and equipment on projects.
• Track progress of multiple construction projects.
• Document the construction progress with site reports, photos, etc.
• Create punch lists.
• Monitor construction schedule (Critical Path Method) to ensure project is on schedule.
• May be required to perform basic survey duties.
• May be required to inspect/observe/coordinate a portfolio of several ongoing projects at various locations within a region.
• Travel routinely within the region and may occasionally travel overnight.
• Assist project manager(s) with various budget forecasting and cost control tasks.
• Establish & maintain positive relationships with team members, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications for each project as needed and complete client specific safety courses.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology is preferred.
• Prior internship and/or work experience in management and/or inspection of civil infrastructure construction is a plus.
• Prior experience in the railroad industry is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Submit to background check and federally required pre-employment and random Drug & Alcohol Screening as may be required by various clients.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

$71,820 to $80,085 per year (depending on qualifications)

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work-life balance through a generous compensation package that includes company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage;

paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.