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Land Development Engineer - Lead Designer

Rinker Design Associates, LLC
Glen Allen, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Glen Allen, Virginia

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 / year

Description

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is a multi-discipline civil engineering firm dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality solutions to both public and private sector clients. With a collaborative and client-focused approach, RDA delivers excellence in transportation, land development, survey and many other services throughout the state of Virginia.

RDA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Land Development Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in site-civil design, including grading, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion and sediment control, and will play a critical role in the planning and execution of residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development projects.

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What You'll Do:

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for the design of land development projects from initial concept through construction administration
  • Design and prepare technical documents in AutoCAD Civil 3D software
  • Assist in project management tasks, including cost estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Assist in all aspects of the design including (but not limited to):
    • Legislative Applications and Site Plans
    • Storm Sewer design including SWM/BMP
    • Water and Sanitary Sewer system design
    • Compliance with local zoning ordinances and facility design standards
    • Erosion and sediment control plans and design E&S control measures in accordance with state criteria
  • Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

What You'll Need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • 4-8 years of experience in Land Development/Site-Civil engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the intention to obtain a PE within 1 year
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Familiarity with local codes, standards, and permitting processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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