Senior Roadway Engineer (Team Lead)

Mannik Smith Group; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

PTO + holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer (Team Lead) to lead a team in Blacksburg, VA. You will oversee roadway design, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality project delivery in line with VDOT standards.

The role requires 6–10 years in roadway engineering, a Virginia PE license (or ability to obtain), and strong leadership. A sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits accompany the base compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design efforts: oversee roadway plans, specs, estimates, and deliverables.
• Manage and develop staff: provide leadership, mentorship, and performance coaching for direct reports.
• Perform technical oversight: conduct plan reviews and QA/QC for high-quality delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

QA/QC

Mentoring

Communication

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Senior Roadway Engineer (Team Lead)

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Blacksburg, VA

Reporting To: Matthew Grim

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

Lead the Future of Virginia's Transportation with RDA

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is seeking an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer (Team Lead) to lead and develop a team of roadway professionals within our new Blacksburg, Virginia office.

In this role, you'll provide technical oversight on complex transportation projects while also overseeing staff performance, mentoring engineers, and helping shape the future growth of the team. This position is ideal for a roadway leader who is passionate about both engineering excellence and people development.

$10K Sign-On Bonus

What You'll Do:

• Lead roadway design efforts: Oversee the development of roadway plans, specifications, estimates, and transportation design deliverables.
• Manage and develop staff: Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and performance coaching for assigned direct reports while supporting their professional growth.
• Perform technical oversight: Conduct plan reviews and QA/QC reviews to ensure high-quality project delivery and compliance with VDOT standards.
• Support resource planning: Assist with workload balancing, task assignments, and team coordination to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Build technical excellence: Mentor engineers across multiple experience levels and promote best practices throughout the team.
• Collaborate with leadership: Partner with project managers, office leadership, and clients to support business objectives and project success.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of roadway engineering and transportation design experience.
• Virginia PE license required (or ability to obtain Virginia licensure quickly if licensed in another state).
• Strong knowledge of VDOT standards, project delivery processes, and roadway design best practices.
• Experience leading technical design efforts, conducting plan reviews, and performing QA/QC.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer and/or MicroStation required.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and provide technical guidance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

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. Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.