Construction Engineer

General purpose: Reports to the Deputy RE, Track/Civil. Provides field engineering oversight of civil work that supports track and systems installation, with emphasis on at-grade guideway and systems site work.Essential functionsInspects utility relocations, drainage, and subgrade preparation for at-grade guideway segments.Oversees construction of MSE walls, ballast walls, signal house and TPSS foundations, OCS pole foundations, and duct bank installation.Reviews civil submittals, mix designs, compaction and materials test results, and shop drawings.Coordinates special inspection and materials testing; tracks NCRs through resolution.Verifies duct bank routing, embedments, conduit stub-ups, and grounding before backfill so systems contractors can install without rework.Monitors erosion control, stormwater, and environmental permit compliance in industrial areas and near sensitive streams and wetlands.Oversees fencing, site finishes, paving, and landscaping.Measures quantities, supports change order evaluation, and prepares daily field reports.Minimum qualificationsBachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.Minimum 10 years of heavy civil construction inspection or field engineering experience, including utilities, earthwork, retaining walls, and structural foundations; rail transit experience required.PreferredPE or EIT license; WSDOT or ACI inspection certifications.Experience with Seattle-area utility owners (Seattle City Light, SPU, SDOT) and City of Seattle permit conditions.Experience on light rail at-grade or aerial guideway projects.Knowledge ofWSDOT Standard Specifications, City of Seattle Standard Plans and Specifications.Geotechnical, earthwork, and concrete construction QA/QC practices.Stormwater and environmental compliance on public works projects.