Hybrid Civil Construction Engineer – Project Lead

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

Job summary

WMATA is seeking a Construction Engineer, Civil to manage capital construction infrastructure projects within the JDAC division. The role requires ensuring contract compliance, coordinating with operational departments, and maintaining safety standards while minimizing impact on revenue operations.

Active involvement in planning, design reviews, negotiation support, and project closeout is expected, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance across WMATA facilities.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering and construction management.
• Familiarity with project scheduling and safety requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracts to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; perform final inspections.
• Coordinate with departments to minimize disruption to revenue operations.
• Review plans, specs, and payment requests from contractors; support contract closeout.
• Provide engineering guidance on constructability, cost, schedule, and WMATA specifications.
• Support safety compliance on assigned contracts; assist in negotiations and settlements.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Teams

Adobe Pro

Project scheduling software

Construction document management systems

Job description

WMATA is seeking a Construction Engineer, Civil to manage capital construction infrastructure projects within the JDAC division. The role requires ensuring contract compliance, coordinating with operational departments, and maintaining safety standards while minimizing impact on revenue operations.

Active involvement in planning, design reviews, negotiation support, and project closeout is expected, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance across WMATA facilities.