Roadway Engineer Lead — Design & Mentorship + Sign-On Bonus

Trilon Group; Glen Allen (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan; Roth

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) in Glen Allen, Virginia is seeking a Roadway Engineer (Technical Lead) to design transportation infrastructure and lead a team on VDOT and local agency projects. You’ll mentor junior engineers, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and help expand RDA’s presence in the region.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality design documentation, with a clear path to broader project responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of transportation engineering, roadway engineering, or related experience.
• Virginia PE license or EIT with ability to obtain PE licensure within one year.

Responsibilities

• Design transportation infrastructure: Develop roadway designs, plan sets, and supporting documentation for VDOT and local agency projects.
• Deliver quality solutions: Prepare engineering calculations, estimates, and construction documents in accordance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with engineers, planners, clients, and project stakeholders to deliver successful projects.
• Build your leadership skills: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Expand your impact: Support project delivery activities while growing into increased technical and project responsibilities.
• Support a growing office: Help strengthen RDA's mentoring capacity as the team continues to expand.

Skills

Roadway design

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) in Glen Allen, Virginia is seeking a Roadway Engineer (Technical Lead) to design transportation infrastructure and lead a team on VDOT and local agency projects. You’ll mentor junior engineers, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and help expand RDA’s presence in the region.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality design documentation, with a clear path to broader project responsibilities.