Senior Principal Engineer - Site Civil

Mannik Smith Group; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; 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

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates in Blacksburg, VA seeks a Senior Principal Engineer - Site Civil to lead complex land development and infrastructure projects. This role provides executive-level direction, serves as Engineer of Record, mentors staff, and collaborates with clients and leadership to grow regional practice.

Offering a $150,000-$180,000 annual range with a $10,000 sign-on bonus, the position emphasizes technical excellence, project leadership, and strategic growth within the Community

Qualifications

• Proficiency in design utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead land development design from concept through construction administration.
• Provide executive-level oversight on transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and ensure compliance with standards.
• Review and approve designs, calculations, plans and deliverables.
• Mentor senior engineers, PMs, and future leaders.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil3D

AutoCAD

Time management

Attention to detail

Complex instructions

Tools

AutoCAD software

Job description

Senior Principal Engineer - Site Civil

Department: Community Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Blacksburg, VA

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

The Senior Principal Engineer is a senior leadership role responsible for technical excellence, strategic growth, and operational oversight within Rinker Design Associates engineering practice. This position combines high-level project leadership, client engagement, and staff development, serving as a key contributor to both regional success and long-term organizational strategy.

$10,000 sign-on bonus!

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for the design of land development projects from initial concept through construction administration
• Provide executive-level oversight and technical direction on complex transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record as appropriate and ensure adherence to applicable state, federal, and industry standards.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, plans, specifications, and deliverables.
• Act as a trusted advisor to key public-sector and institutional clients.
• Maintain and expand long-term client relationships throughout Virginia and the surrounding region.
• Support strategic pursuits, proposals, and interviews for major Site Civil project opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior engineers, project managers, and emerging leaders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Rinker Design Associates and Trilon Group leadership on growth initiatives and integration efforts.
• Contribute to operational planning, financial performance, and resource management.
• Identify opportunities to expand services, markets, and delivery methods.

What You’ll Need

• Proficiency in design utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D
• Skill in updating, maintaining, operating and evaluating all AutoCAD software and related equipment
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring edits requested by project manager are accurate
• Able to fully understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate, access, and maintain diverse software applications
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9000 design requirements.

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
• Generous PTO and 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Parental leave
• Supportive team culture

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.