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M&J Engineering

Office Engineers WMATA

Arlington, VA · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

This position will support WMATA within the Washington, DC Metro area and is ideal for someone with previous or current WMATA experience or similar experience with a major transportation authority.

M&J Engineering

Office Engineers WMATA

Arlington, VA

$95K - $115K/yr

This position will support WMATA within the Washington, DC Metro area and is ideal for someone with previous or current WMATA experience or similar experience with a major transportation authority.

M&J Engineering

Office Engineers WMATA

Arlington, VA · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

This position will support WMATA within the Washington, DC Metro area and is ideal for someone with previous or current WMATA experience or similar experience with a major transportation authority.

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Construction Engineer PE, WMATA

M&J Engineering

Arlington, VA • On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Overview
M&J Engineering, P.C. 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 Engineering 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.
The Construction Engineer brings your technical expertise to the forefront by reviewing and coordinating infrastructure projects near Metrorail and Metrobus facilities. You'll evaluate plans for safety, compliance, and constructability; manage impacts to WMATA operations; and serve as the key liaison between WMATA and project stakeholders. From cost analysis to field oversight and progress reporting, you'll ensure every project aligns with WMATA standards while keeping transit sy
Responsibilities
  • Provides technical expertise in reviewing project drawings and designs for the purpose of coordinating projects adjacent to Metrorail and Metrobus property, facilities, and operations as assigned by the WMATA Task Manager;
  • Coordinates design reviews for safety, operations, constructability, and compliance with WMATA standards, and supports development of cost estimates and projections;
  • Applies procedures identified in the Adjacent Construction Project Manual to advise WMATA on projects with potential impacts to WMATA operations, infrastructure, or safety;
  • Reviews plans for projects adjacent to, on, over, or under WMATA property, as well as joint development projects, to ensure readiness for subsequent planning, design, and construction phases;
  • Contributes technical expertise in reviewing project drawings and designs involving facilities being built for WMATA to own, operate, and maintain to ensure compliance with WMATA Design Criteria, Administrative and Technical Specifications, Standard Drawings, Design Drawings and the Adjacent Construction Project Manual;
  • Performs cost analysis and impact assessments to support determination of potential impacts to WMATA;
  • Ensures WMATA facilities and operations are not damaged or affected by the proposed project;
  • Ensures WMATA operations are not impacted during and after the proposed project construction;
  • Coordinates and manages projects schedules, as the WMATA Task Manager assigned point of contact;
  • Serves as liaison between WMATA and external contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers;
  • Oversees field engineering tasks and materials testing to ensure compliance with WMATA requirements;
  • Documents engineering processes and maintains detailed records and construction logs using WMATA's Procore system;
  • Prepares and presents construction progress updates to WMATA stakeholders and senior management;
  • Submits daily logs in a timely manner through WMATA's Procore system; and
  • Performs other project related duties as assigned by WMATA's Task Manager.

Qualifications
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of Construction Engineering work experience in a relevant field of specialization, of which four (4) years shall be in the rail transit industry;
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or similar;
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license for the District of Columbia, Virginia, and/or Maryland;
  • In-depth knowledge of WMATA Design Criteria, Standard Drawings, and Administrative and Technical Specifications;
  • Exceptional leadership, project management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills;
  • Demonstrated experience in the development of contract specific language, development and implementation of contract management policies and procedures, and contract change management;
  • Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders;
  • Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour Construction certification within six months of award;
  • Successful completion of WMATA's Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification Class within six months of award;
  • Availability to visit the construction site outside of business hours, when required; and
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Procore.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Traffic engineering design and maintenance experience with transportation systems including roads, highway and public transit to improve traffic flow;
  • Knowledge of and practical experience in federal procurement regulations;
  • Excellent mathematical, organizational, and time-management skills; and
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range: $150k-$200k
Apply for this position through this job post/ATS or email your resume to recruit@mjengineers.com.
*Third-party recruiters and agencies need not apply. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any unsolicited resume received will be considered a gift and will not obligate us to pay any referral fee.
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.
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.

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