Civil Engineer

Rinker Design Associates; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life, AD&D, disability

Generous PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates in Galax, VA is seeking a Civil Engineer II, P.E. to lead and support the design, analysis, and delivery of civil and infrastructure projects for public-sector clients.

This licensed professional role offers opportunities to own project tasks, collaborate with project managers and senior engineers, and contribute to high-quality, on-time delivery, with a focus on roadway, drainage, and site civil design. Eligible for sign-on bonus and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• P.E. license strongly preferred.
• E.I.T. with potential for P.E. is preferred.
• 3–7 years of progressive civil/transportation engineering experience.
• Knowledge of roadway, drainage, and site civil design principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software.
• Familiarity with public-sector project delivery and agency standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, calculations, plans, and specs for civil and transportation projects.
• Support roadway, drainage, site civil, and utilities design under senior guidance.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to support delivery.
• Apply state, federal, and local standards and criteria.
• Assist with plan production, reports, cost estimates, and permits.
• Respond to review comments and support QA/QC processes.
• Provide limited construction-phase support including RFIs and shop drawings review.
• Participate in mentoring, training, and professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Public-sector familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred

E.I.T. with ability to obtain (P.E.) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

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.

$5K - $10K Sign-On Bonus

• 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.

Department: Water/Wastewater

Location: Galax

Compensation: $85,000 - $115,000 / year

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license strongly preferred.
• E.I.T. with ability to obtain (P.E.) preferred
• 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.

Why Join RDA

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
• Generous PTO and 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Parental leave
• Supportive team culture

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.