Civil Construction Engineer — Hybrid, Flexible Schedule

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

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Construction Engineer, Civil to oversee capital construction projects. The role emphasizes planning, management, and problem resolution across projects, with frequent onsite oversight and coordination with operational departments to minimize impact on revenue operations.

You will review plans, advise on design changes, and ensure compliance with construction specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years directing large civil/construction programs.
• Valid driver's license and WMATA Roadway Worker Protection Certification Level 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Experience reviewing plans, specs, and contractor payments.
• Strong coordination with operations and safety teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform frequent onsite inspections and final inspections of completed work.
• Represent project manager and coordinate with operations to minimize revenue disruption.
• Review plans, specs, and contractor payment requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide technical expertise on constructability, cost, schedule, and WMATA specs.
• Support safety enforcement and participate in negotiations and contract closeouts.
• Prepare progress reports and recommend actions to the Project Manager and leadership.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

On-site inspections

Contract negotiations

Communications

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Adobe Pro

Construction document management systems

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Construction Engineer, Civil to oversee capital construction projects. The role emphasizes planning, management, and problem resolution across projects, with frequent onsite oversight and coordination with operational departments to minimize impact on revenue operations.

You will review plans, advise on design changes, and ensure compliance with construction specifications.