Traffic/Roadway Engineer

CME Associates; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term (

disability

Generous PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a Traffic/Roadway Engineer to join our Transportation team on Virginia projects. You will contribute to planning, design, and delivery of roadway and traffic projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity, collaborating with experienced engineers and project managers while taking increasing ownership of design tasks.

If you're passionate about traffic operations and transportation infrastructure, and enjoy solving real-world challenges, we'd

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4+ years of traffic and/or roadway engineering experience.
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred.
• Experience with VDOT and municipal transportation projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Synchro, HCS and other traffic analysis tools; VISSIM a plus.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer; AutoCAD is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, and VDOT design standards.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic analyses, safety studies, and transportation planning efforts.
• Develop traffic signal, signing, pavement marking and traffic control plans.
• Prepare traffic engineering and roadway designs for transportation projects.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Utilize MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and other engineering software to produce roadway design documents.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure designs comply with VDOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, and local agency standards.
• Participate in field reviews, site visits, and construction support activities as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

EIT certification

Professional Engineer license

Synchro

VISSIM

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

AASHTO MUTCD VDOT standards

Travel to project sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

HCS

VDOT design standards

Job description

Build the Roads That Keep Communities Moving

Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a motivated Traffic/Roadway Engineer to join our growing Transportation team. In this role, you'll contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and traffic engineering projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity throughout Virginia and beyond. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and project managers while taking increasing ownership of design tasks and client interactions.

If you're passionate about traffic operations and transportation infrastructure, and enjoy solving real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

$2,000 - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

What You'll Do

• Assist with traffic analyses, safety studies, and transportation planning efforts.
• Develop traffic signal, signing, pavement marking and traffic control plans.
• Prepare traffic engineering and roadway designs for transportation projects.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Utilize MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and other engineering software to produce roadway design documents.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure designs comply with VDOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, and local agency standards.
• Participate in field reviews, site visits, and construction support activities as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of traffic and/or roadway engineering experience.
• EIT certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred.
• Experience with VDOT and municipal transportation projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Syncho, HCS and other traffic analysis tools preferred. VISSIM is a plus.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer; AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, and VDOT design standards.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

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.