Transportation Engineer; Highway

Overview

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, Richmond, Waynesboro, Fredericksburg, or Virginia Beach — you’ll play a key role in building smarter, safer, and more efficient infrastructure across the Commonwealth.

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign‑on bonus! Hybrid flexibility. If you’re driven by purpose, love collaborating with talented professionals, and want to see your designs come to life, this is your opportunity.

• 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.

• 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 Micro Station preferred
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and team collaboration skills

• 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.