Senior Transportation Engineer - Traffic Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Richmond, VA Reporting To: William Wentzien Description Locations: Manassas, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Waynesboro Are you a civil engineering professional with a passion for traffic operations and multimodal design? Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead traffic design and operational analysis for innovative transportation projects across Virginia. Join our team and shape the future of infrastructure in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. What You'll Do * Lead Technical Excellence: Oversee the development of traffic designs, including traffic operational analysis, pedestrian and bicycle multimodal operations, complete streets initiatives, and more. * Drive Project Success: Lead project meetings, present traffic design aspects, and provide technical expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes. * Collaborate with Stakeholders: Engage with clients, agency representatives, contractors, and internal teams to deliver innovative traffic solutions. * Ensure Quality and Standards: Maintain high standards for deliverables and perform quality control for team members' work. * Support Project Management: Assist project managers in meeting schedule and budget goals while driving technical progress. * Foster Innovation: Develop intelligent transportation systems, signal designs, interchange access reports, and signing and pavement marking plans. 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 of experience in traffic engineering design. * Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of traffic design standards and practices, including VDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, HCM, and PROWAG. * Software Proficiency: Experience with design tools such as MicroStation, InRoads, Geopak, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Synchro, and HCS is preferred. * Team and Communication Skills: Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, 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. #LI-JW1