Roadway Engineer – Technical Lead & Mentorship

CME Associates; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is seeking a motivated Roadway Engineer (Technical Lead) to join our transportation team in Virginia. You will lead roadway design efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects for VDOT and local agencies.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and growth within a expanding office, with a sign-on bonus opportunity and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering is required.
• Virginia PE license or EIT with ability to obtain PE licensure within a year is preferred.
• Experience in transportation/roadway engineering is required (4–6 years).
• Familiarity with VDOT standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design transportation infrastructure including roadway designs and plan sets for VDOT and local projects.
• Prepare calculations, estimates, and construction documents per industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers to develop technical skills.
• Support project delivery and grow into increased responsibilities.
• Contribute to office growth and mentoring capacity.

Skills

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Virginia PE license or EIT

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is seeking a motivated Roadway Engineer (Technical Lead) to join our transportation team in Virginia. You will lead roadway design efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects for VDOT and local agencies.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and growth within a expanding office, with a sign-on bonus opportunity and a strong benefits package.