Senior Roadway Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group in Waynesboro, VA is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to lead design efforts in transportation projects. You'll collaborate with various teams, ensure compliance with engineering standards, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to impactful infrastructure.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 7–12 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer. A competitive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of roadway design experience, preferably on VDOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain Virginia licensure through reciprocity.
• Strong understanding of VDOT Road Design Manual, AASHTO standards, and MUTCD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of roadway design plans for transportation projects.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout project development.

Skills

Roadway design experience

Proficiency with MicroStation

Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Roadway Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Waynesboro, VA

Description

Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a talented Senior Roadway Engineer to join our growing Transportation team. In this role, you'll lead the design and delivery of roadway projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior staff, contribute to project success, and work on impactful infrastructure projects throughout Virginia and beyond.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development of roadway design plans for transportation projects
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies throughout project development.
• Ensure designs comply with VDOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, and local agency standards.
• Utilize MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer to develop and review design documents.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and quality control efforts.
• Collaborate with traffic, drainage, structures, and environmental teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Assist with proposal preparation and project pursuits.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 7–12 years of roadway design experience, preferably on VDOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain Virginia licensure through reciprocity.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong understanding of VDOT Road Design Manual, AASHTO standards, MUTCD, and transportation design principles.
• Experience preparing roadway plans, quantities, and construction documents.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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.