Structural Engineer

Department: Structural

Location: Glen Allen, Virginia

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA), a leading provider of professional civil engineering to the public and private sectors, offers excellent opportunities for motivated civil engineering professionals. RDA will provide advancement opportunities for the complete development of transportation projects for VDOT and local municipalities. RDA is seeking a Structural Engineer with experience ranging from 3 to 8 years of structural design experience.

• Designing and detailing bridges and other transportation structures such as retaining walls.
• Working under the supervision of senior engineers using structural design software and CADD software.
• Assisting with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Prepare structure type selection studies.
• Work in cooperation with bridge staff to deliver PS&E contract documents on time and within the project budget for local agencies, federal agencies, and state DOTs.
• Perform bridge designs and load ratings using spreadsheets, finite element software and/or other bridge software.
• Design or check retaining wall and other structural components in support of roadway or site civil projects.
• Assist the local team to establish and maintain client relationships; ability to coordinate and communicate with clients to ensure project design objectives are met and achieve client satisfaction.
• Assist in building a strong regional presence for the firm in transportation related structural engineering.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with a structures focus.
• 3–8 years of experience in structural design.
• Steel and Concrete design experience.
• Must demonstrate teamwork and possess written and oral communication skills.
• Passed P.E. exam (Registered P.E. a plus).
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Micro Station.

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.