Hybrid Civil Construction Engineer — Project Delivery

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Construction Engineer, Civil to manage capital construction projects within the JDAC division. The role is hybrid, based in the New Carrollton, MD area, and focuses on planning, coordinating with operations, and ensuring adherence to schedules and specifications.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least seven years leading large civil/structural programs, with licensing and WMATA safety

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures that assigned construction contracts are completed in accordance with Authority plans and specifications through frequent onsite inspections. Performs final inspections of completed work.
• Represents the project manager on designated projects and coordinates with operational departments to limit impact on revenue operations.
• Reviews plans and specifications for construction; reviews and approves requests for payment from contractors.
• Provides technical expertise on engineering, constructability, cost estimates, schedule, and WMATA construction specifications.
• Supports Safety Engineer in enforcing safety compliance on contracts.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Project scheduling

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Adobe Pro

Scheduling software

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Construction Engineer, Civil to manage capital construction projects within the JDAC division. The role is hybrid, based in the New Carrollton, MD area, and focuses on planning, coordinating with operations, and ensuring adherence to schedules and specifications.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least seven years leading large civil/structural programs, with licensing and WMATA safety