Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Projects Architect/Engineer

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA is seeking an ADA Projects Architect/Engineer to coordinate ADA compliance across capital programs from concept to delivery, working with architects, engineers, planners, operations staff, and customers with disabilities.

The role focuses on universal design, usability, and inclusive design practices to improve transit accessibility and rider experience for all customers.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating ADA compliance in capital programs and projects.
• Knowledge of ADA Standards, Section 508, and Architectural Barriers Act.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ADA compliance for capital planning programs and projects from concept to delivery.
• Review ADA compliance of facilities, systems, and infrastructure.
• Advocate for ADA accessibility needs in planning activities with internal offices and external stakeholders.
• Engage with federal, state, regional, and local agencies and partners.
• Develop solutions to improve accessibility and rider experience.
• Maintain awareness of safety policies and procedures while performing duties.

Skills

Architecture

Engineering

Accessibility

Universal Design

Job description

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Projects Architect/EngineerMarketing Statement:

The Systemwide Accessibility team is seeking an innovativeAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Projects Architect/Engineerto help shape the future of accessible transit across one of the nation's largest and most complex transportation systems.

This role provides leadership in accessibility design review, facility planning, infrastructure improvements, and customer-centered design strategies that improve the experience of all riders. Working collaboratively with architects, engineers, planners, operations staff, and customers with disabilities, the successful candidate will help integrate accessibility, usability, sustainability, and operational effectiveness into projects from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in architecture, engineering, accessibility, and possess a strong understanding of universal design principles, inclusive design practices, and customer experience.

This position supports the development of innovative accessibility solutions that improve long-term system performance, reduce the need for costly remediation, and create more equitable customer experiences.

Join a forward-thinking team that is reimagining the future of accessible mobility through human-centered design, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering inclusive transit experiences for all customers.

Job Description:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Projects Architect/Engineer coordinates projects to ensure compliance of with the ADA, ADA Standards, Section 508 Compliance, Architectural Barriers Act, and any applicable codes regarding Accessibility for people with disabilities. Reviews the ADA compliance of assigned Capital Planning programs and projects from concept to final delivery. The incumbent works with teams comprised of Metro employees, contractors, and/or colleagues to drive outcomes to improve ADA Accessibility transit services and/or infrastructure. The ADA Project Architect/Engineer advocates for Metro’s ADA accessibility needs in planning activities including coordination with other offices within the Authority and with federal, state, regional and local agency representatives and other stakeholders.

Principal Job Duties

• Supports the implementation of ADA compliance for key programs, projects and/or initiatives within the Office of ADA Policy and Planning in support of the Metro Access (ACCS) Priorities.
• ACCS Priorities: Grows ridership and increases service equity by planning and delivering safe, fast, reliable, and accessible all day service that is competitive.
• Serves as an ADA Facilities and equipment compliance project coordinator, performing site visits, working with teams consisting of employees, contractors, and colleagues from partner departments to develop solutions to achieve Authority’s mission and resolve the region’s accessibility challenges.
• Reviews and ensures the inclusion of recent technologies and facility improvement efforts.
• Performs planning activities to improve transit service and/or infrastructure by performing site visits; developing and preparing major inputs to the annual work plan; writing scopes of work; identifying program goals and outcomes; updates plans and programs to expand and improve transit service and infrastructure and Section 508 compliance.
• ACCS Priorities: Supports operational readiness of new stations.
• Creates and maintains a database that includes all aspects of ADAP’s efforts which is used to inform ADA’s involvement in Metro projects.
• Identifies opportunities for customers with disabilities to ride the fixed bus and rail, and for service enhancement through innovation and new initiatives.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.