What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Specification Engineer position at Volanno?
Description
The Senior Specification Engineer is responsible for developing, reviewing, and maintaining design and construction specifications that ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with WMATA's engineering and operational standards. This role provides expert guidance in formulating, evaluating, and integrating specifications to support the successful execution of capital and construction projects.
Key responsibilities include formulating solutions to resolve design specification issues, analyzing submittals for conformance with WMATA's Standard Design Criteria and Construction Specifications, and identifying deficiencies or inconsistencies in construction specifications and drawings. The Senior Specification Engineer collaborates across WMATA offices to ensure that all specifications are consistent with procurement regulations, legal contract clauses, and the WMATA Compact.
This position requires advanced knowledge of engineering and construction standards, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage technical documentation across complex projects. The Senior Specification Engineer plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality, consistency, and compliance of design specifications, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of WMATA's infrastructure initiatives.
Requirements
Education/ Experience
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field.
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the development and review of contract/standards specifications.
Company Profile
Volanno is a certified woman-owned small business headquartered in Washington, DC. As an IT solution provider, our services include custom software development, program management, and advanced data analytics. From scoping and defining to implementation and support, we are ready to support our clients’ needs at any stage of development in designing and building solutions that prepare them for the future.
It is the policy of Volanno to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Volanno will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
