ADA Projects Architect/Engineer — Accessible Transit

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA is seeking an ADA Projects Architect/Engineer to shape accessible transit across one of the nation’s largest systems. You will lead accessibility design review, facility planning, and infrastructure improvements with architects, engineers, planners, operations staff, and customers with disabilities.

The role emphasizes universal design, inclusive design practices, and customer experience from concept through implementation, collaborating across Metro offices and external agencies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering required.
• Seven years of extensive ADA compliance experience required.
• Fluency in reading architectural and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ADA compliance for capital programs from concept to delivery.
• Advocate for ADA accessibility in planning activities.
• Coordinate with federal, state, regional and local agencies during planning.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve accessibility and customer experience.
• Maintain ADA database to inform Metro projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team coordination

ADA knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Pro

Job description

WMATA is seeking an ADA Projects Architect/Engineer to shape accessible transit across one of the nation’s largest systems. You will lead accessibility design review, facility planning, and infrastructure improvements with architects, engineers, planners, operations staff, and customers with disabilities.

The role emphasizes universal design, inclusive design practices, and customer experience from concept through implementation, collaborating across Metro offices and external agencies to