Highway Design Engineer II/III

ZipRecruiter; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing firm specializing in transportation engineering is seeking a Highway Engineer to design infrastructure projects across Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, several years of related experience, and a PE or EIT licensing path. Competitive benefits and a signing bonus are included.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan; Roth contributions

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays

Parental Leave

Professional/career development tracks

Positive work/life balance

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of VDOT standards and specifications.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop transportation infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering reports and designs to VDOT standards.
• Assist in project management tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

License as Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionRinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is seeking a skilled and motivated Highway Engineer with 4-7 years of experience to join our dynamic team in Manassas, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Waynesboro or Virginia Beach.

This role will focus on the design, development and maintenance of transportation infrastructure within Virginia, ensuring the projects meet VDOT’s standards for quality, safety and efficiency.

This position is eligible for a sign-on-bonus up to $5K!
Responsibilities

• Design and develop transportation infrastructure, including roads, highways, bridges, and traffic management systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including planners, engineers, contractors, and local agencies.
• Assist in project management tasks, including cost estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, designs, and drawings according to VDOT standards and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to transportation engineering.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in transportation engineering, including design and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the intention to obtain a PE within 1 year is required
• Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer is required
• Knowledge of VDOT standards, specifications, and project delivery processes is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

BenefitsWe 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
• Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Parental Leave
• Professional/career development tracks
• Positive work/life balance

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.