M&J Engineering, D.P.C. (M&J) is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

M&J is seeking a Specification Writer to support the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This role is critical in ensuring that specifications for elevator and escalator projects meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards. The Specification Writer will focus on developing, updating, and maintaining technical specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and related documentation to support modernization and maintenance efforts.

• Provide updates to WMATA’s existing elevator and escalator specifications as well as develop specifications to be used for future elevator and escalator replacements and modernization as required;
• Work with ELES staff to create standard operating procedures (SOP)s for elevator and escalator modernization;
• Create work plans for elevator and escalator modernization;
• Develop a data-driven predictive maintenance program in collaboration with ELES staff;
• Collaboration with the project team to support the drafting of written materials;
• Collaboration with ELES staff to collect lessons learned and update WMATA’s maintenance documentation for elevators and escalators;
• Coordinate with WMATA personnel to accomplish tasks assigned;
• Prepare list of materials needed, and action items needed to complete task;
• Respond to WMATA question related to this scope;
• Provide draft copies of all documents to relevant stakeholders prior to finalization;
• Respond to WMATA comments regarding draft documents;
• Attend all required meetings; and
• Other duties as assigned by WMATA Task Manager.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in technical writing for infrastructure planning and/or
  engineering projects;
• Experience in technical writing for standards, rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and
  handbooks;
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base.  We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff.  We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.