Senior Drainage Engineer

Trilon; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan; Roth

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a Drainage Engineer with 7–12 years of experience to join our Transportation team in Fredericksburg, VA. You will analyze and design drainage and stormwater systems for roadway projects, collaborating with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

Take ownership of technical work, mentor junior staff, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7–12 years of drainage, stormwater, or water resources experience.
• Professional Engineer license required or Virginia licensure by reciprocity.
• Experience with VDOT projects and familiarity with the VDOT Drainage Manual.
• Knowledge of FEMA, DEQ, and AASHTO standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects.
• Prepare drainage reports and stormwater calculations.
• Design storm sewer systems, culverts, channels, and erosion controls.
• Develop plans and models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer.
• Coordinate with managers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations (VDOT, DEQ, FEMA, local).
• Participate in field investigations and provide construction support.
• Collaborate with roadway, traffic, and environmental teams.
• Assist with proposals and guide junior staff.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Mentoring junior staff

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM/InfoSWMM

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

Job description

Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 / year

Department: Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a talented Drainage Engineer with 7-12 years of experience to join our Transportation team. In this role, you'll contribute to the analysis and design of drainage and stormwater systems for a variety of roadway and infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance safety, mobility, and environmental stewardship.

If you are looking for the opportunity to take ownership of technical work, mentor junior staff, and grow your career while working on meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare drainage reports, stormwater management calculations, and supporting technical documentation.
• Design storm sewer systems, culverts, channels, and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Develop plans and models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies to support project delivery.
• Ensure designs comply with VDOT, DEQ, FEMA, and applicable local and federal regulations.
• Participate in field investigations and provide construction support as needed.
• Collaborate with roadway, traffic, and environmental teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Assist with proposal preparation and provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 7-12 years of experience in drainage, stormwater, or water resources engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain Virginia licensure through reciprocity.
• Experience with VDOT transportation projects and familiarity with the VDOT Drainage Manual.
• Knowledge of FEMA, DEQ, and AASHTO standards and regulations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with industry software tools, including:
  • HEC-RAS (1D & 2D)
  • HEC-HMS
  • SWMM / InfoSWMM
  • MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer
  • GIS (ArcGIS) and other drainage design tools

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
• 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.