Senior Roadway Engineer — Lead Design & Mentorship (VA)

Rinker Design Associates, LLC; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contribu­t‑

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates, a DRMP company, Powered by Trilon (RDA) is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to lead design and delivery of roadway projects in the Transportation team. You will mentor junior staff and work on infrastructure projects across Virginia.

The role requires 7–12 years of roadway design experience, a PE license or Virginia reciprocity, and proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer. Join a collaborative team focused on safe, sustainable transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or 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.

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

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Rinker Design Associates, a DRMP company, Powered by Trilon (RDA) is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to lead design and delivery of roadway projects in the Transportation team. You will mentor junior staff and work on infrastructure projects across Virginia.

The role requires 7–12 years of roadway design experience, a PE license or Virginia reciprocity, and proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer. Join a collaborative team focused on safe, sustainable transportation solutions.