Civil Construction Engineer | Hybrid, Transit Projects

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Construction Engineer, Civil to lead complex capital projects in a hybrid role based out of the New Carrollton area. The position focuses on planning, managing, and resolving issues across assigned construction programs while coordinating with operations to minimize impact on revenue services.

Ideal candidates bring seven or more years of civil/structural construction leadership, strong CPM scheduling skills, and a solid

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience directing and administering large civil/structural construction programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Possession of, or ability to acquire within 6 months, a valid driver's license and WMATA Roadway Worker Protection Certification Level 2 within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure construction contracts are completed per plans, specifications, and schedules through onsite inspections and final inspections.
• Represent project manager on designated projects, coordinating with operations to minimize revenue disruption.
• Review plans and COs, advise on design changes, and process payment requests.
• Provide technical engineering guidance on constructability, cost, schedule, and safety.
• Support safety compliance and participate in contract negotiations and closeouts.
• Prepare progress reports and advise on solutions to design and construction challenges.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

CPM scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Adobe Pro

Project scheduling software

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Construction Engineer, Civil to lead complex capital projects in a hybrid role based out of the New Carrollton area. The position focuses on planning, managing, and resolving issues across assigned construction programs while coordinating with operations to minimize impact on revenue services.

Ideal candidates bring seven or more years of civil/structural construction leadership, strong CPM scheduling skills, and a solid