Senior Transportation Engineer - Water Resources

Are you a skilled water resources engineer with a passion for hydrology and hydraulic design? Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer – Water Resources to lead impactful projects and provide innovative solutions for transportation design challenges. Join a team of dedicated professionals driving excellence in infrastructure development. 

Locations: Manassas, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Waynesboro
Department
Transportation
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Manassas, VA
Workplace type
Onsite
Reporting To
John Giometti

What You’ll Do

  • Lead Water Resources Design Projects: Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, outfall analysis, and stream restoration for transportation projects.
  • Drive Project Success: Lead technical discussions, team meetings, and project presentations while ensuring design objectives are met.
  • Provide Design Expertise: Deliver design support across multiple moderate-sized projects and lead designs for smaller initiatives.
  • Ensure Quality: Maintain high standards for deliverables and perform quality control on peers’ work.
  • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Interact with clients, agency representatives, contractors, and internal teams to achieve project goals.
  • Support Project Management: Assist project managers in meeting schedules and budgets while contributing to technical excellence.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
  • Licensure: Registration as a P.E. in Virginia is highly desirable.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in water resources and hydraulic engineering design.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of VDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, and DEQ standards, with a robust technical design background.
  • Software Skills: Proficiency in design tools such as MicroStation, InRoads, Geopak, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D is preferred.
  • Team and Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join RDA?

  • Professional Growth: Access training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities to advance your career.
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate and innovative team dedicated to excellence in transportation design.
  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with matching.
    • 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
    • Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays
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. 
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About Rinker Design Associates

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is a distinguished civil engineering firm based in Virginia, with over 180 employees and offices located in Manassas (headquarters and satellite), Fredericksburg, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Waynesboro.
 
For more than 42 years, RDA has built a solid reputation for providing conscientious and reliable service to municipalities, governmental agencies, and private industries located throughout Virginia – service that our clients and their communities deserve. We pride ourselves in offering high quality deliverables and support services that meet project, budget, and schedule requirements, exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Services provided by RDA include Transportation; Traffic; Utility Design, Relocation, and Coordination; Right of Way; Structures/Bridges; Site, Civil, and Infrastructure; Surveying; Geotechnical; Design-Build; and Construction and Environmental Services.  

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Department
Transportation
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Manassas, VA
Workplace type
Onsite
Reporting To
John Giometti
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