Lead Water Resources Engineer (PE) - Hydraulics & Drainage

Rinker Design Associates, LLC; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career development tracks

Work-life balance

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates, LLC is seeking a Team Lead Water Resources Engineer in Waynesboro, VA. The role demands 6–10 years of water resources design experience and a PE license, leading a team and guiding drainage projects for transportation initiatives.

You will design stormwater systems, supervise hydraulic work, ensure environmental compliance, and mentor engineers in a close-knit office setup in Virginia. Sign-on bonus and growth opportunities accompany a competitive package.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in water resources design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Licence.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software such as Ensoftec, HY-8, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, OpenRoads Designer, Ensoftec, HY-8, Microstation would be a plus.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design stormwater management systems, culverts, storm drains, and other drainage structures for roadways and bridges per applicable design requirements.
• Manage hydraulic design elements on transportation projects for DOT and Locality tasks (interstate widening, bridge projects, drainage improvements).
• Assist the Design Team with Federal, State, and Local Environmental Compliance regulations including Stormwater, Floodplain, Streams/Wetlands, MS4, and related Acts.
• Perform review, design, and field inspection of Erosion and Sediment Control in alignment with DOT and state/local requirements (DEQ Certification a plus).
• Coordinate with civil/transportation engineers, contractors, and clients to integrate drainage designs with project objectives.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, drainage calculations, and technical documents for VDOT submissions.

Skills

Team leadership

Water resources design

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Ensoftec

HY-8

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

HEC-RAS

Job description

Rinker Design Associates, LLC is seeking a Team Lead Water Resources Engineer in Waynesboro, VA. The role demands 6–10 years of water resources design experience and a PE license, leading a team and guiding drainage projects for transportation initiatives.

You will design stormwater systems, supervise hydraulic work, ensure environmental compliance, and mentor engineers in a close-knit office setup in Virginia. Sign-on bonus and growth opportunities accompany a competitive package.