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About the Role
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Rail Construction Engineer to join our growing team in Albany, NY. Our rail and transit systems efficiently connect people and freight across the country, and we offer a full range of rail services to various clients. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from preliminary planning and feasibility studies through final design, construction inspection, and operations.
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.
- Monitor and inspect construction projects, including quality assurance and safety compliance.
- Ensure contractors follow project plans and specifications in accordance with 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 and photos.
- Create punch lists.
- Monitor construction schedule (Critical Path Method) to ensure project is on schedule.
- Perform basic survey duties as needed.
- 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 managers with budget forecasting and cost control tasks.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with team members and support others across disciplines/offices.
- Obtain and maintain required certifications and complete client-specific safety courses.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Location
- Albany, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or engineering technology preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $72,500 to $80,400 per year (depending on qualifications)
Benefits
- Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid pregnancy disability leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
- Paid time off that includes parental and military leave
- Employee referral and professional license bonuses
- Straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
- Reimbursement for education
- Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
- Mentorship program
- Wellness program
- Women’s Organization
- Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
About the Company
- Our rail and transit systems efficiently connects 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.
- At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource.
- 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.
- We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities.