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Transportation Engineer (Highway)
Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Glen Allen, Virginia
Description
Design the Future of Virginia’s Transportation with RDA
Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is looking for a passionate and skilled Transportation Design Engineer (Highway) to join our growing Transportation Platform team. Based in one of our Virginia offices — Manassas, Glen Allen, Waynesboro, Fredericksburg, or Virginia Beach — you'll play a key role in building smarter, safer, and more efficient infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
If you're driven by purpose, love collaborating with talented professionals, and want to see your designs come to life, this is your opportunity.
💥This role is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus!💥
💥Hybrid flexibility!💥
💥Hybrid flexibility!💥
🔗 Explore the impactful work we do
👋 Meet the hiring manager – Brian Komar | LinkedIn
👋 Meet the hiring manager – Brian Komar | LinkedIn
What You'll Do:
- Shape communities: Design and develop transportation projects including roads, highways, and traffic management systems that directly improve how people move.
- Team up for success: Collaborate with planners, engineers, contractors, and public agencies to deliver exceptional results.
- Grow your expertise: Assist with project management activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, and resource planning.
- Deliver quality work: Prepare engineering designs and documentation that align with VDOT standards.
- Lead by example: Support and mentor junior team members while upholding high technical standards.
- Stay ahead of the curve: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation regulations.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering (or related field)
- 4–7 years of hands-on experience in transportation design and/or project management
- PE license in Virginia or EIT with the ability to obtain PE within 1 year
- Familiarity with VDOT standards and project delivery processes
- Proficiency in MicroStation preferred
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills
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.
Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
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