What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineer (Highway) position at Rinker Design Associates, LLC?
Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Engineer to join our Transportation Platform team in Manassas, Richmond, Waynesboro, Fredericksburg, or Virginia Beach.
This role will focus on the design, development, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure within Virginia, ensuring projects meet VDOT’s standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.
We’re looking for passionate professionals who are eager to contribute to impactful projects and help shape the future of Virginia’s transportation network.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!
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What You'll Do:
- Design and develop transportation infrastructure, including roads, highways, bridges, and traffic management systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including planners, engineers, contractors, and local agencies.
- Assist in project management tasks, including cost estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Prepare detailed engineering reports, designs, and drawings according to VDOT standards and guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to transportation engineering.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
- 4-7 years of experience in transportation engineering, including design and project management.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the intention to obtain a PE within 1 year
- Proficiency in Microstation is preferred
- Knowledge of VDOT standards, specifications, and project delivery 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
- 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.
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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