Hybrid Civil Construction Engineer: Metro-Scale Projects

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks an experienced Construction Engineer, Civil for the Hybrid JDAC division, based at the New Carrollton MD Administrative Building. The role focuses on planning, managing, and resolving issues across capital construction projects to minimize revenue disruption.

Responsibilities include onsite inspections, coordination with operational teams, design changes, cost/schedule management, and timely contract closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience directing large civil/structural engineering and construction programs.
• Possession of or ability to obtain WMATA Roadway Worker Protection Certification Level 2 within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensures contracts are completed per plans and specs with frequent onsite inspections.
• Represents the project manager and coordinates with operational departments to minimize revenue impact.
• Reviews plans/specifications and advises WMATA offices/consultants on changes; reviews and approves payment requests.
• Provides technical engineering input on constructability, cost, schedule, and safety considerations.
• Supports Safety Engineer to enforce safety compliance on contracts.
• Participates in contract negotiations, change orders, and timely closeout of contracts.
• Prepares progress reports and evaluates design/construction problems to determine best solutions.

Skills

Interpreting plans and specs

Identify and articulate construction/\

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering plans & specifications

MS Office Suite

Project scheduling software

Construction document management systems

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks an experienced Construction Engineer, Civil for the Hybrid JDAC division, based at the New Carrollton MD Administrative Building. The role focuses on planning, managing, and resolving issues across capital construction projects to minimize revenue disruption.

Responsibilities include onsite inspections, coordination with operational teams, design changes, cost/schedule management, and timely contract closeout.