Senior Roadway Engineer: Lead Design & Mentorship | $10K

CME Associates; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays & Floating Day

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to lead design and delivery of roadway projects across Virginia and beyond. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure plans meet VDOT and industry standards while applying MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer in daily workflows.

Join a growing Transportation team and contribute to impactful infrastructure work with a competitive sign-on bonus of $10,000.

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.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong understanding of VDOT Road Design Manual, AASHTO standards, 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, 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.

Skills

Roadway design

Team leadership

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

VDOT standards knowledge

Job description

Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to lead design and delivery of roadway projects across Virginia and beyond. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure plans meet VDOT and industry standards while applying MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer in daily workflows.

Join a growing Transportation team and contribute to impactful infrastructure work with a competitive sign-on bonus of $10,000.