Department: Transportation

Location: Richmond, VA

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.