Traffic/Roadway Engineer

Trilon Group; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Traffic/Roadway Engineer to join their Transportation team in Glen Allen, Virginia. In this position, you will enhance safety and connectivity through traffic and roadway engineering projects. Responsibilities include conducting analyses, developing designs, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience. The role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of roadway and/or traffic engineering experience.
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred.
• Experience with VDOT and municipal transportation projects preferred.

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.

Skills

Traffic analyses

Transportation planning

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Job description

Traffic/Roadway Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Glen Allen, Virginia

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.

$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 roadway and/or traffic engineering experience.
• EIT certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred.
• Experience with VDOT and municipal transportation projects preferred.
• 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.