Senior Transit Facility Design Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Transit Facility Design Engineer role is listed as onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is $100,000–$180,000 per year. The engineer joins WRA’s Transit Group and supports its maintenance facility consultant team; the description also identifies the Baltimore office and says work may include in-person client programming interviews across the county. The role develops and coordinates designs for transit maintenance facilities, helping clients improve bus and rail operations through facility planning, equipment layouts, construction documentation, and project delivery. It also contributes technical expertise and project leadership across planning, design, construction, and client coordination.

What you'll do

• Manage and deliver design services on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
• analyze operational processes and facility space needs
• develop equipment and facility layouts
• coordinate rolling stock equipment requirements with building design teams
• prepare construction drawings and vehicle service equipment bid specifications
• review equipment submittals during construction
• provide technical expertise, reports, and presentations
• support client relations, project management, proposals, schedules, budgets, and project controls.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior engineer

transit facilities

washington dc

whitman requardt & associates

transit group

rail facilities

bus facilities

facility design

equipment layouts

professional engineer

16+ years experience

$100k–$180k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work schedule options, leave accrual and paid holidays, healthcare benefits, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and parental and maternity leave benefits.

Why this role

Requires 16+ years of progressive rail and transit project experience and a Maryland Professional Engineer designation; PMP certification is preferred. Travel to project sites, company offices, and client meetings is required by the posting.

About the employer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.