Land Development Design Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

HSA

FSA

Life & disability

PTO + holidays

Parental leave

Supportive culture

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) in Glen Allen, Virginia seeks a Land Development Engineer with 2–8 years of site-civil experience. The role focuses on grading, stormwater, utilities, and erosion control for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The candidate should hold a Civil Engineering degree, pursue PE/EIT with PE within 1 year, and be proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D. Collaboration and quality delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2–8 years of land development/site-civil experience.
• PE license or EIT with intention to obtain PE within 1 year.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Familiarity with local codes and permitting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for design from concept to construction administration.
• Design and prepare technical documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist in project management tasks including cost estimation, scheduling, and resources.
• Contribute to design elements: site plans, storm sewer, water and sanitary systems.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and team members.

Skills

Site-Civil engineering

PE or EIT path

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Land Development Design Engineer

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Glen Allen, Virginia

Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 / year

Description

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is a multi-discipline civil engineering firm dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality solutions to both public and private sector clients. With a collaborative and client-focused approach, RDA delivers excellence in transportation, land development, survey and many other services throughout the state of Virginia.

RDA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Land Development Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in site-civil design, including grading, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion and sediment control, and will play a critical role in the planning and execution of residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development projects.

$10,000 sign-on bonus!

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for the design of land development projects from initial concept through construction administration
• Design and prepare technical documents in AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• Assist in project management tasks, including cost estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Assist in all aspects of the design including (but not limited to):
  • Legislative Applications and Site Plans
  • Storm Sewer design including SWM/BMP
  • Water and Sanitary Sewer system design
  • Compliance with local zoning ordinances and facility design standards
  • Erosion and sediment control plans and design E&S control measures in accordance with state criteria
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

What You'll Need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 2-8 years of experience in Land Development/Site-Civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the intention to obtain a PE within 1 year
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D
• Familiarity with local codes, standards, and permitting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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.