This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Rail Communication Systems Inspector Engineer for our Seattle, WA office. Be involved in projects with our Transit and Rail Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Construction management experience on transit projects related to communications system elements such as SCADA, CCTV, PACIS/PA, Network/Fiber, Access Control, radio and other related sub-systems
- Provides professional engineering and construction oversight services on multiple rail transit design -bid- build, design-build and/or construction projects acting as Client’s representative in the field with directly managing contractors, vendors, utilities, owner labor-forces, and other external parties on projects involving rail transit systems, including rail infrastructure elements such as signal systems, communication systems, power systems, fare payment systems, security systems, and associated work;
- Supervises, coordinates, and tracks all field site activities and provides technical advice on construction; recommends and executes corrective actions to resolve issues;
- Responds to requests for information from contractors by interpreting plans and specifications and by utilizing advanced knowledge of engineering
- Schedules all field staff to ensure full shift coverage, coordinates Special Inspection and Testing needs, and reviews / approves daily inspection reports;
- Implements and follows Company / owner / project-specific safety and quality protocols, and participates in safety and quality meetings & audits as necessitated by the project requirements;
- Monitors the progress of the project in accordance with contract cost and schedule, including project timelines and specifications, and holds progress meetings as required;
- Ensures all project documentation is completed and submitted as required, and completes necessary project close-out processes;
- Coordinates and executes contractor access and protection requests
- Systems Integration Experience
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- 10+ years of experience in inspecting & or installing transit & rail related projects and systems
- Ability to understand and interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents for work orders and build documents
- Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with clients, supervisors, office staff, and inspectors regarding project status and issues, drawings, specifications and qualification test results;
- Detail-oriented, with capability to detect non-conformities and complete detailed reports within a timely manner;
- Experience interpreting and supervising the execution of various rail and construction industry standards & requirements (national and owner-based);
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed;
- Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with Bluebeam Software
- Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products
- The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Construction Management Certification, PMP Certification and/or Certified Electrician
- Experience with Microsoft Project or Privera scheduling
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $92,500 - $150,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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