Drainage Project Engineer

Drainage Project Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 / year

Build Your Future While Shaping the Communities Around You.

At Rinker Design Associates, we believe great engineers are built through mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful project experience. As a Drainage Project Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on transportation projects that make a lasting impact throughout Virginia. From day one, you'll be trusted with real responsibilities, supported by a team that is invested in your success, and encouraged to grow both technically and professionally.

If you're ready to learn, contribute, and build a long-term career with a company that values its people as much as its projects, we'd love to hear from you.

• Tackle challenging design tasks for VDOT, local municipalities, and private clients
• Gain hands‑on experience and develop your skills under the guidance of seasoned professionals
• Assist in the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design of stormwater management and drainage systems for transportation projects.
• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Develop storm sewer layouts, culvert designs, ditch grading, and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Utilize engineering software such as Flowmaster (Open Flows), Ensoft Micro Station/Open Roads Designer.
• Support floodplain and watershed analyses in accordance with VDOT, DEQ, FEMA, and local requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies to support project delivery.
• Participate in field investigations and site visits as needed.
• Assist with preparing permit applications and technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality transportation projects.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering is required
• Registration as an E.I.T. is a plus, but not required
• 0 to 2 years of experience in transportation engineering design
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments, with strong written and oral communication skills
• A keen ability to apply standard engineering methods while thinking critically about design challenges.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

• Career Development:
  Gain diverse experience in highway, water resources, traffic, and utility design—ideal for growing your expertise in transportation engineering.
• Advancement Opportunities:
  Work on both large-scale design/build projects and traditional projects, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Be part of a team of talented engineers, where your contributions matter and your growth is supported.
• Competitive Benefits:
  Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Ready to Design Your Future toward a fulfilling career in transportation engineering?

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.