Rail Construction Engineer

Position Overview

Location: Buffalo, New York
Schedule: Regular Full-Time
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.

Compensation: $71,820 to $80,085 per year

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform basic survey duties as required.
• Inspect, observe, and coordinate a portfolio of several ongoing projects across the region.
• Travel routinely within the region with occasional overnight travel.
• Assist project manager(s) with budget forecasting and cost control tasks.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, supporting and building others on the team and across disciplines/offices.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications for each project and complete client-specific safety courses.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must submit to background check and federally required pre-employment and random Drug & Alcohol Screening as required by clients.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for comprehending job-related communications and instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits & Perks

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid pregnancy disability leave, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth and paid time off including parental and military leave
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses along with a straight time policy for overtime billable hours
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth including reimbursement for education, access to in-house courses, a mentorship program, wellness programs, and additional philanthropic initiatives