Civil Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Big Stone Gap (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid time off including 8 federal holidays

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group seeks a Civil Engineer II, P.E. in Big Stone Gap, VA. This role involves managing civil and infrastructure projects with responsibilities including engineering design, calculations, and project coordination. The ideal candidate has 3-7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and a P.E. license. The company offers comprehensive benefits including insurance and a 401K plan. There is also hybrid work flexibility available.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of progressive civil or transportation engineering experience.
• Familiarity with public-sector project delivery and agency standards preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs, calculations, plans, and specifications for projects.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
• Provide construction-phase support like RFIs and shop drawing reviews.

Skills

Civil Engineering principles

Communication skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Big Stone Gap

Reporting To: Matthew Lane

Description

The Lane Group is a Virginia-based engineering consulting firm with a strong legacy of providing specialized consulting and infrastructure engineering services to public-sector clients. The firm is known for delivering technically complex projects through hands-on leadership, rigorous quality control, and long-standing relationships with state and local agencies. The Lane Group’s senior leaders are deeply engaged in project execution, client coordination, and mentoring technical staff, ensuring consistency, accountability, and high-quality outcomes across its portfolio.

The Lane Group is now proudly part of Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA), a well-established Virginia civil engineering firm with more than four decades of experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, and public works projects throughout the Commonwealth. RDA operates as a subsidiary of Trilon Group, a national family of infrastructure consulting firms focused on transportation, water, utilities, and community development. This partnership allows The Lane Group to maintain its strong local identity and leadership-driven culture while benefiting from expanded technical resources, regional collaboration, and long-term organizational stability.

The Civil Engineer II, P.E. is responsible for performing and supporting the design, analysis, and delivery of civil and infrastructure projects for public-sector clients. This role is suited for a licensed professional engineer who is ready to take increased ownership of project tasks, collaborate closely with project managers and senior engineers, and contribute to high-quality, on-time project delivery.

Hybrid flexibility! Hybrid flexibility

What You’ll Do

• Prepare engineering designs, calculations, plans, and specifications for civil and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Support roadway, drainage, site civil, and utility-related design efforts under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, subconsultants, and external stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Apply applicable state, federal, and local standards and design criteria to engineering work.
• Assist with plan production, technical reports, cost estimates, and permit documentation.
• Respond to review comments and support quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Provide limited construction-phase support, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings as needed.
• Participate in mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Approximately 3–7 years of progressive civil or transportation engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of roadway, drainage, and site civil design principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software.
• Familiarity with public-sector project delivery and agency standards is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

At The Lane Group and Rinker Design Associates, you’re more than just an engineer—you’re a valued part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that invests in your growth and celebrates your success.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays

RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.