Senior Engineer/Architect

Responsibilities

• Perform ADA compliance reviews of engineering and architectural designs for multiple projects occurring at same time.
• Specifically attest to whether the review of engineering and architectural designs meet all ADA Title II and Title III standards and guidelines.
• Where designs do not meet ADA standards, state specifically why the design does not meet the standards.
• Understand and apply WMATA standards that may exceed ADA standards to engineering design reviews.
• Submit and document recommendations that would enhance the accessibility of the designs.
• Attend required in-person meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor'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 experience in accessible design and ADA compliance design review.
• Experience in the review of civil engineering and architectural drawings and calculations to determine whether proposed drawings, designs, and/or site plans are fully compliant with the ADA Standards for Transportation and comply with the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).
• Experience in providing design solutions for transportation facilities.
• Experience reviewing raised lettering and braille tactile signage for ADA compliance.
• Experience performing ADA substantial completion inspections for facilities and provide compliance comments/punch-lists with references to ADA Standards as appropriate to facilitate resolution.
• Experience participating in the design development and transit equipment design review workshops.
• Experience in Areas of Refuge design, communication systems, and onsite verification.
• Proficiency communicating findings and resolutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365® and Adobe Acrobat®.
• Prior AutoCAD® drawing experience is preferred.

Benefits

• M&J provides 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.