Highway Design Engineer II/III

Mannik Smith Group; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates, LLC is hiring a Highway Design Engineer to focus on the design and maintenance of transportation infrastructure in Virginia. Candidates should have 4-7 years of experience in transportation engineering and a relevant degree, with proficiency in OpenRoads Designer. The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Professional development tracks

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in transportation engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-In-Training (EIT).
• Required knowledge of VDOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop transportation infrastructure, including roads and highways.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and assist in project management.
• Prepare engineering reports according to VDOT standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Highway Design Engineer II/III

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manassas, VA

Reporting To: Adam Welschenbach

Description

Rinker 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.

Benefits

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 + 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.