Senior Drainage Engineer

CME Associates; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Professional development tracks

Positive work/life balance

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a Drainage Engineer with 7–12 years of experience to join our Transportation team in Virginia. The role focuses on drainage and stormwater analysis and design for roadway projects, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

You will develop models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer, and ensure compliance with VDOT, FEMA, DEQ, and local standards while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7–12 years of drainage/stormwater/water resources experience.
• Professional Engineer license required or Virginia licensure via reciprocity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hydrologic analyses

Hydraulic analyses

Drainage design

Stormwater management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

Job 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.