ADA Projects Architect/Engineer — Accessible Transit Design Lead

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking an ADA Projects Architect/Engineer to lead accessibility compliance across major capital projects. You will work with architects, engineers, planners, and customers with disabilities to integrate universal design and customer-centered strategies.

The role emphasizes coordination, policy alignment, and innovative, data-driven solutions to improve transit accessibility and service equity across the WMATA system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of extensive experience in ADA compliance.
• Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects to ensure ADA compliance from concept to final delivery.
• Review ADA compliance of Capital Planning programs and projects.
• Advocate for Metro's ADA accessibility needs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead teams including contractors and partner departments to deliver ADA improvements.
• Maintain a database of ADAP's efforts.

Skills

ADA Compliance

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field

Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Professional

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking an ADA Projects Architect/Engineer to lead accessibility compliance across major capital projects. You will work with architects, engineers, planners, and customers with disabilities to integrate universal design and customer-centered strategies.

The role emphasizes coordination, policy alignment, and innovative, data-driven solutions to improve transit accessibility and service equity across the WMATA system.