Construction Engineer

STV is seeking a Construction Engineer to join our Transportation & Infrastructure team in Washington DC. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact transit and infrastructure projects that support the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and help keep the region moving safely and efficiently.

In this role youll be part of a collaborative and growing practice that supports a strong backlog of transportation and infrastructure work across the DC Metro area. Youll help coordinate construction activities protect critical transit assets and work closely with agency partners developers contractors and internal technical teams to keep projects moving forward.

The Construction Engineer will support transit-related civil and structural construction projects under a Task Order Contract with WMATAs Joint Development Adjacent Construction (JDAC) team. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of engineering design knowledge construction management experience and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders to ensure work near WMATA property is planned reviewed and delivered safely.

Why STV: At STV youll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that directly improve the communities we serve. We offer the stability of a nationally recognized firm with the feeling of a collaborative team-oriented environment where your experience is valued your ideas are heard and your career can continue to grow. If youre looking for a role where you can make an impact build strong client and agency relationships and work alongside knowledgeable transportation professionals STV is a strong place to do it.

What Youll Do:

• Research WMATA records and project resources to provide accurate as-built information for drawings exhibits calculations and project planning.
• Review plans specifications work plans calculations monitoring reports and other project documents to identify potential impacts to WMATA property operations employees and customers.
• Guide owners developers contractors and project teams through WMATA requirements including adjacent construction procedures design criteria standards specifications and submittal expectations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews with WMATA subject matter experts compile comments support design review meetings and help keep submittals moving through the review process.
• Support project setup and access needs including badging requests Roadway Worker Protection training coordination track access requests switching orders permits crew support and site-specific work plan approvals.
• Participate in design review meetings site visits pre-condition surveys and progress meetings to help ensure work is coordinated compliant and aligned with WMATA procedures.
• Monitor assigned projects maintain project records review project charges support funding requests and help resolve construction access design review and coordination issues.
• Visit project sites to confirm work is being performed in accordance with approved plans and safety measures while protecting WMATA facilities infrastructure and operations.
• Support project closeout by collecting as-built documents warranties surveys punch list updates closeout forms and financial reconciliation information.
• Promote a strong safety culture by following safety policies encouraging the reporting of safety concerns and supporting safe work practices across assigned projects.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in construction management civil engineering mechanical engineering electrical engineering or a related field.
• 7 years of construction field or construction management experience ideally supporting transit rail joint development or adjacent construction projects.
• Experience reviewing construction documents coordinating project agreements and supporting design-build CMAR or other alternative delivery projects.
• Working knowledge of construction means and methods project management practices safety requirements and industry standards.
• Understanding of railroads transit or fixed-facility construction such as tunnels stations buildings or related infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients agencies contractors technical reviewers and internal project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and construction/project management platforms such as Procore.
• Ability to obtain Roadway Worker Protection Training Level 2 within 3 months of hire.

Key Skills:

• Clear written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports letters meeting notes comment matrices project status updates and stakeholder correspondence.
• Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills for design reviews progress meetings internal coordination discussions and stakeholder updates.
• Ability to review technical documents assess potential impacts identify risks and provide practical recommendations based on project requirements and agency standards.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects priorities reviews and deadlines at the same time.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes gather facts coordinate solutions and help resolve project issues in a collaborative and fair manner.

Abilities That Will Help You Succeed:

• Build strong working relationships with agency partners contractors internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Stay organized while balancing multiple projects deadlines documents reviews and field coordination needs.
• Use sound judgment technical knowledge and clear communication to help move projects forward safely and efficiently.
• Take ownership of project coordination details while maintaining a collaborative solutions-oriented approach.

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 Paid Holidays Back-Up Dependent Care Parental Leave 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 STVs 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 STVs work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates dont 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.