Construction Engineer

The Joint/Adjacent Construction Engineer effectively implements and executes the established joint development and adjacent construction program by managing, planning, coordinating, communicating, and tracking joint, reimbursable, and adjacent construction projects within the Authority. The Construction Engineer is charged with efficiently managing the assigned projects and resources by working closely with the operating offices of the Authority and external agencies to ensure projects meet the needs of the jurisdiction, developer and ultimately the Authority.
 

The Joint/Adjacent Construction Engineer effectively implements and executes the established joint development and adjacent construction program by managing, planning, coordinating, communicating, and tracking joint, reimbursable, and adjacent construction projects within the Authority. The Construction Engineer is charged with efficiently managing the assigned projects and resources by working closely with the operating offices of the Authority and external agencies to ensure projects meet the needs of the jurisdiction, developer and ultimately the Authority.

Principal Job Duties

• Researches Documentum database and other resources to retrieve WMATA as-built information for Owners, Developers and Contractors (ODC). Provides external customers with WMATA information so designs/work can be coordinated to avoid impacts.

• Uses Documentum, Google Earth/Maps, WMATA Emergency Maps, ArcGIS, site visits, and project knowledge to review/analyze ODC plans and documents for proximity/impact to WMATA facilities. Prepares Impact Evaluation Forms.

• Reviews/analyzes ODC project impacts to WMATA’s zone of influence; arranges meetings with ODC; provides instruction on ACPM, Design Criteria, standards, specifications, and requirements.

• Develops time/cost estimates for WMATA support forces; prepares letters of agreement; prepares funding invoices and utility certifications.

• Works with Project Managers to develop MOUs and agreements; reviews contract bid documents; coordinates communications with internal and external stakeholders; oversees contractor staff.

• Facilitates/ processes ODC badging requests and Roadway Worker Protection trainings.

• Reviews ODC documents for completeness before discipline review.

• Coordinates multidisciplinary WMATA SME reviews (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.); compiles and reconciles comments; leads design review meetings.

• Facilitates site visits, surveys, and Site Specific Work Plan (SSWP) approvals; ensures permits and reviews are complete.

• Oversees WMATA involvement in contractor projects; attends progress meetings; manages finances/invoices; maintains files/records; resolves construction issues.

• Enters track rights in GOTRS; prepares and submits Switching Orders; arranges crew support.

• Visits project sites regularly to confirm compliance and identify potential issues.

• Solves day-to-day problems related to facility access, crew support, design review, and construction issues.

• Completes Weekly Activity Reports.

• Upon project completion, obtains as-built documents, warranties, surveys, and ensures closeout activities are finished; reconciles finances and provides documentation.

Skills

• Written communication (reports, memos, specs, meeting notes, comment/status matrices).

• Oral communication (meetings, stakeholder communication).

• Active listening and comprehension.

• Time management.

• Design assessment for impacts, risk management.

• Technical comprehension and contract review.

• Problem recognition and root-cause analysis.

Abilities

• Strategic project management and collaboration.

• Planning and structuring for accuracy and timeliness.

• Identifying at-risk tasks across projects.

• Effective oral/written presentation.

• Analyzing technical data and problem-solving.

• Organizing multiple projects efficiently.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.

• OR High School Diploma/GED + 4 years construction field/management experience.

Minimum Experience:

• 7 years of construction field or management experience in project development, review, and management (preferably with transit-oriented joint/adjacent projects).

Minimum Certification/Licensure:

• Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Training, Level 2 within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in construction management, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.