Senior Principal Engineer - Water / Wastewater

trilongroup; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates, part of the Trilon family, seeks an experienced Senior Principal Engineer to lead an engineering team in Blacksburg, VA. The role combines high-level project leadership, client engagement, and staff development to drive regional success and long-term strategy.

The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus and access to broader resources across Trilon offices. You will work with and support Southwest Virginia offices to strengthen relationships and expand capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive engineering leadership experience
• Strong client engagement and relationship-building skills
• Proven track record of staff development and mentorship

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for the engineering practice
• Lead high-impact projects and coordinate across Southwest Virginia offices
• Engage clients to understand needs and define project scope and success metrics
• Develop and mentor staff to build regional capability and growth

Job description

RDA’s new Blacksburg office offers a unique opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to help build and lead a team while playing an important role in RDA’s continued growth across the region. This position will work closely with and support our established Southwest Virginia offices, providing the opportunity to strengthen relationships, expand capabilities, and help shape the future of RDA in the region. As part of the Trilon family of companies, the role also has access to broader resources, projects, and professional opportunities.

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 RDA’s long-term organizational strategy.

$10,000 sign-on bonus!