Overview
M&J is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer and ADA Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure 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.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $120,000 to $220,000 anually.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct reviews of civil, architectural, and engineering designs, specifications, and construction plans to ensure compliance with ADA, ABAAS, and other accessibility regulations.
- Perform field inspections, audits, and on-site assessments of WMATA stations, facilities, and infrastructure to verify accessibility compliance.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams to integrate accessibility solutions and resolve field-related compliance issues.
- Prepare detailed reports, technical documentation, and recommendations for corrective actions on non-compliant elements.
- Advise project teams on best practices for accessible design, construction, and execution.
- Develop and support quality assurance procedures to ensure accessibility compliance throughout all project phases, including design, construction, and closeout.
- Stay current with federal, state, and local accessibility standards and regulations, and apply them to project planning and execution.
- Support training and awareness initiatives to promote ADA compliance acrossproject teams.
- Attend required meetings and perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Minimum 5 6 years of experience in civil engineering, ADA compliance, accessibility review, or quality assurance for public infrastructure or transit projects (8 10 years preferred for senior-level roles).
- Strong knowledge and in-depth understanding of ADA, ABAAS, UFAS, and other accessibility guidelines.
- Proficiency in civil engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; resulting in proper documentation, reporting, and use of field inspection tools.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on WMATA or similar transit agency projects highly preferred.
- Certification as an Accessibility Specialist (e.g., CASp, ADA Coordinator Training Certification).
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.
