Rail Construction Engineer

About the Role

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Rail Construction Engineer to join our growing team in Buffalo, NY. Our Rail & Transit team provides a full range of rail services to Class I and short-line railroads, transit agencies, Departments of Transportation, and other rail clients, spanning the entire project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

Compensation

• $74,300 to $88,000 per year (depending on qualifications)