Civil Engineer

Location: Big Stone Gap

Civil Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Big Stone Gap

Description

The Lane Group is a Virginia-based engineering consulting firm with a strong legacy of providing specialized consulting and infrastructure engineering services to public-sector clients. The firm is known for delivering technically complex projects through hands-on leadership, rigorous quality control, and long-standing relationships with state and local agencies. The Lane Group's senior leaders are deeply engaged in project execution, client coordination, and mentoring technical staff, ensuring consistency, accountability, and high-quality outcomes across its portfolio.

The Lane Group is now proudly part of Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA), a well-established Virginia civil engineering firm with more than four decades of experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, and public works projects throughout the Commonwealth. RDA operates as a subsidiary of Trilon Group, a national family of infrastructure consulting firms focused on transportation, water, utilities, and community development. This partnership allows The Lane Group to maintain its strong local identity and leadership-driven culture while benefiting from expanded technical resources, regional collaboration, and long-term organizational stability.

The Civil Engineer II, P.E. is responsible for performing and supporting the design, analysis, and delivery of civil and infrastructure projects for public-sector clients. This role is suited for a licensed professional engineer who is ready to take increased ownership of project tasks, collaborate closely with project managers and senior engineers, and contribute to high-quality, on-time project delivery.

Hybrid flexibility!

What You'll Do

• Prepare engineering designs, calculations, plans, and specifications for civil and transportation infrastructure projects.

• Support roadway, drainage, site civil, and utility-related design efforts under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers.

• Coordinate with internal disciplines, subconsultants, and external stakeholders to support project delivery.

• Apply applicable state, federal, and local standards and design criteria to engineering work.

• Assist with plan production, technical reports, cost estimates, and permit documentation.

• Respond to review comments and support quality control and quality assurance processes.

• Provide limited construction-phase support, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings as needed.

• Participate in mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.

• Approximately 3-7 years of progressive civil or transportation engineering experience.

• Working knowledge of roadway, drainage, and site civil design principles.

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software.

• Familiarity with public-sector project delivery and agency standards is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

At The Lane Group and Rinker Design Associates, you're more than just an engineer-you're a valued part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that invests in your growth and celebrates your success.

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
• 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.