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SprezzMC

Project Manager

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

User experience consistency and accessibility * Developer efficiency and platform adoption * Reduction of defects, errors, and duplicate ("imposter") components * Scalability of design and ...

Apple

Software Engineer, Accessibility

Cupertino, CA

$126.80K - $220.90K/yr

The Pro Accessibility Software Engineering team focuses on professional and educational use cases of Apple products to ensure that they are not only accessible but provide an exceptional experience ...

Apple

Senior Software Engineer, Accessibility

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$151.10K - $199.20K/yr

The Pro Accessibility Software Engineering team focuses on professional and educational use cases of Apple products to ensure that they are not only accessible but provide an exceptional experience ...

Apple

Software Engineer, Accessibility

Bodega Bay, CA

$126.80K - $220.90K/yr

Preferred Qualifications Experience adopting iOS accessibility APIs in apps you've built Experience with assistive technologies - as a user, developer, or researcher Experience designing public ...

UKG, Inc.

Senior Accessibility Specialist

Lowell, MA · On-site

Provide developers with technical advice during code reviews and pair programming during sprints ... Review accessibility requirements with product leaders that provide accessibility acceptance ...

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Senior Civil Engineer (Accessibility Compliance)

Senior Civil Engineer (Accessibility Compliance)

M&J Engineering

Rockville, MD • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Overview
M&J Engineering, D.P.C. (M&J) is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.
M&J is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.
M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company's Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.
M&J is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with expertise in accessibility compliance to support WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) projects. This role focuses on ensuring civil engineering designs and construction activities comply with ADA, ABAAS, and other accessibility standards.
Apply through this site or send resume to recruit@mjengineers.com.
Responsibilities
  • Perform engineering reviews of rail stations, bus bays, garages, pedestrian pathways, and related facilities to evaluate compliance with ADA Standards for Accessible Design, DOT regulations, ABA, and WMATA accessibility standards.
  • Assess complex structural and civil engineering elements such as grading, drainage, structural load, and materials durability that impact accessibility compliance and long-term sustainability.
  • Review audit data collected by ADA Quality Assurance staff to prepare detailed reports with references to ADA, ABA, DOT, and WMATA standards.
  • Conduct systemwide trend analysis to identify recurring accessibility issues, systemic risks, and opportunities for long-term improvements.
  • Develop prioritized remediation plans that balance severity of defects, safety, customer usability, and capital planning requirements.
  • Collaborate with WMATA departments including Operations, Capital Planning, Safety, Maintenance, and Real Estate to integrate audit findings into project planning and funding decisions.
  • Facilitate discussions with internal stakeholders to review audit results, agree on prioritization, and outline remediation strategies.
  • Support the development of dashboards and summaries that track defect resolution, remediation progress, and compliance trends for senior leadership.
  • Provide engineering judgment to ensure remediation strategies are technically sound, cost-effective, and aligned with accessibility best practices.
  • Contribute to monthly and annual accessibility compliance reports, linking engineering findings with enterprise-wide accessibility performance metrics.
  • Support WMATA leadership in demonstrating compliance progress to oversight bodies (i.e., FTA, DOJ, local regulators, etc.) through clear, evidence-based reporting.
  • Attend required meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering or architecture.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in civil/transportation engineering with an emphasis on accessibility compliance, remediation planning, or capital program support.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze audit data and translate findings into remediation plans that meet ADA Standards for Transportation, ABA, DOT (49 CFR Part 37), and Section 504 usability requirements.
  • Experience developing capital planning strategies, prioritization frameworks, and engineering solutions for large-scale transit facilities.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to align compliance needs with operational and budgetary realities.
  • Proficiency in enterprise and audit data systems, including Maximo and SharePoint, as well as Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Proficiency communicating technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications
  • AutoCAD drawing experience.
  • Master's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or architecture.

Benefits
M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.

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