Senior Specification Engineer - DC/MD/VA

Jamison Professional Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in transportation engineering is seeking a qualified Senior Specification Engineer in Washington, DC. The role involves resolving design specification issues, analyzing submissions for conformance, and ensuring regulatory compatibility. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least six years of relevant experience. This position offers a structured work schedule and requires thorough background checks as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in development and review of contract/standards specifications.

Responsibilities

• Formulate solutions to resolve issues relating to design specifications.
• Analyze design specifications submittals for conformance with design criteria.
• Coordinate with WMATA offices to ensure specifications compatibility with regulations.

Skills

Experience in development and review of contract/standards specifications

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related field

Job description

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Senior Specification Engineer.

Job Title

Senior Specification Engineer

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

WMATA is undergoing a multi-year Strategic Transformation to deliver safer, more reliable, and customer-focused transit across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. Guided by the “Your Metro, The Way Forward” Strategic Transformation Plan, WMATA is aligning its operations, technology, organizational structure, and capital investments to meet evolving customer needs, improve efficiency, and strengthen regional mobility. This transformation addresses changes in ridership patterns, growing customer expectations, new transportation competitors, and budget challenges intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative enhances cross-department collaboration, modernizes processes, and supports long-term sustainability and trusted service for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Formulate solutions to resolve any issues relating to design specifications preparation; Analyze design specifications submittals for conformance with the WMATA Standard Design Criteria and Construction Specifications and with Construction Specification and Drawing deficiencies; Coordinate with other WMATA offices to ensure Specifications compatibility with procurement regulations, legal contract clauses and the WMATA Compact.

Required and Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in development and review of contract/standards specifications.

Location

Washington, DC / Alexandria, VA / Silver Spring, MD

Schedule

Standard hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch break. However, the COTR may request temporary services for periods in excess of a seven and one half (7.5) hour day or a thirty-seven and one-half hour (37.5) hour week. Temporary personnel working six (6) hours or more are required to take a one-half hour unpaid lunch break. Overtime: Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in one week is considered overtime work; all overtime must be approved by the COTR in advance.

Clearance Level Required

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.

Application Details

All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now/