Senior Roadway Engineer (Team Lead)

Rinker Design Associates; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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Job summary

Rinker Design Associates, LLC, headquartered to lead Virginia's transportation projects, seeks a Senior Roadway Engineer (Team Lead) to guide a growing Blacksburg team. You will oversee complex designs, mentor engineers, and ensure QA/QC across deliverables in collaboration with project managers and clients.

Requirements include a Civil/Transportation Engineering degree, 6–10 years of roadway experience, and a Virginia PE license or willing to obtain it.

Qualifications

• 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 licensure quickly).
• Strong knowledge of VDOT standards and roadway design best practices.
• Experience leading design efforts, plan reviews, and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design efforts and oversee development of plans and specs.
• Manage and mentor staff, providing day-to-day leadership and growth support.
• Conduct plan reviews and QA/QC to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Assist with resource planning, workload balancing, and team coordination.
• Promote technical excellence and mentoring across experience levels.
• Collaborate with project managers, office leadership, and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

QA/QC

Plan reviews

Communication

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Department: Transportation

Location: Blacksburg, VA

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

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-time 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?

At RDA, you'll be part of a team where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and you have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while growing your career. Our collaborative culture gives you the personal connection and teamwork of a local firm, backed by the resources, expertise, and opportunities that come with being part of the larger Trilon Group Family of Companies.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match and Roth contribution option
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Progressive PTO program designed to offer greater flexibility
• 8 federal holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Paid parental leave
• A collaborative and 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.