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Salary Range: $50-60/hour
PACO Group is partnering with WMATA to deliver expert structural-engineering support for the Department of Tracks & Structures. Established in 1967 under an interstate compact among DC, Maryland, and Virginia, WMATA operates one of the nation’s largest multi-modal transit systems—Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess—serving nearly one million weekday riders. As a Structural Engineer on this team, you will apply your deep technical expertise to assess, design, and rehabilitate critical track-related structures (bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and station platforms) as part of WMATA’s ongoing maintenance-of-way modernization. Your analyses and recommendations will directly influence asset-management decisions and ensure the safety and reliability of WMATA’s fixed-asset network.
Employment Details
- Type: Full-time
- Education Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Experience: 7+ years in structural analysis and design for heavy-civil or rail infrastructure
- Salary Range: $50-60/hour
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform structural assessments of existing track-related infrastructure using inspections, nondestructive evaluation data, and review of as-built drawings
- Develop design calculations and rehabilitation plans per AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, WMATA standards, and applicable codes
- Prepare detailed structural drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for repair/rehabilitation projects
- Support WMATA’s capital-planning and preventive-maintenance programs by identifying risk-based intervention strategies
- Coordinate with maintenance crews, QA/QC, and project teams to integrate structural work into schedules
- Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and repair proposals
- Maintain project documentation in WMATA’s document-control system
Qualifications
- Registered PE in DC, MD, or VA (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Proficiency with SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD/Revit
- Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD, ACI, relevant building codes
- Strong report-writing and communication skills
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Health, Dental, and Group Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Professional Development Assistance
PACO Group is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, fostering a multidisciplinary workforce inclusive of all backgrounds.
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