Join Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP to support transit maintenance facility design work in Washington, DC onsite.

Manage and deliver design services on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
Analyze operational processes and supporting information to improve operational efficiency
Review client building program areas to determine facility space needs
Develop equipment layouts in collaboration with management and user personnel
Design facility and equipment layouts for bus and rail operations
Coordinate rolling stock equipment requirements with the building design team
Coordinate utilities and physical requirements within new and renovated buildings
Prepare construction drawings and vehicle service equipment bid specifications
Review equipment submittals during construction
Apply subject matter expertise across planning, design, construction, value engineering, cost estimating, risk assessment, and/or scheduling
Provide expert opinions, prepare high-level reports, and deliver presentations
Assist WRA with client relations and project management in the region
Participate in project scoping, fee estimating, proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations
Determine work requirements and develop integrated design schedules and budgets
Manage project execution and controls to keep projects within scope, budget, and schedule

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structure, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (required)
16+ years of progressive experience in planning, design, management, and implementation of rail and transit related projects
Relevant rail and bus facility design and construction experience with emphasis on rail facilities
Demonstrated leadership leading large-scale projects and project development across planning, alternatives analysis, environmental process, permitting, final design, construction, safety certification, and commissioning facilities
Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in Maryland
Licensure in DC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia is a plus
PMP certification preferred
Advanced knowledge of transit vehicle-related operations, processes, and standards
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills with ability to communicate positively at all levels of the organization
Documentation and organization skills
Proficiency in MS Office and TEAMS
Ability to use PDF review software (Adobe / Bluebeam)
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or BIM preferred; Microstation knowledge is a plus
Ability to travel to project sites, company offices, and client meetings
Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship
WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Senior Transit Facility Design Engineer

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