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Senior Engineering Manager

Rinker Design Associates, a DRMP company, Powered by Trilon (RDA) Galax office offers the close-knit team environment and quality of life that make Southwest Virginia a great place to live and work, without limiting opportunities for professional growth. Our local team provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, while being part of the Trilon family of companies provides access to broader resources, projects, and professional opportunities. Lead. Build. Transform. Become the Face of RDA in the Galax Region. The Senior Engineering Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for technical excellence, strategic growth, and operational oversight within RDA's engineering practice. This position combines high-level project leadership, client engagement, and staff development, serving as a key contributor to both regional success and RDA's long-term organizational strategy. Are you ready to step into a high-impact role w your technical expertise, leadership, and vision can shape an entire region's future? This is more than a job—it's a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up with the full support of an established and growing firm. ??$10,000 sign-on bonus!??

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full_time employment_type_text: Full Time key_responsibilities:

Make Your Mark:

Spearhead RDA's regional presence, build a high-performing team, and lead with autonomy. Provide executive-level oversight and technical direction on complex Water/Wastewater and infrastructure projects.

• Lead with

Vision:

Act as a trusted advisor to key public-sector or institutional clients and oversee impactful infrastructure projects. Maintain and expand long-term client relationships throughout Virginia and the surrounding region.

Shape Culture:

Foster a collaborative, innovative, and engaging office environment that attracts top-tier talent.

Launch & Lead:

Take charge of establishing the office culture, hiring and mentoring a core team while setting strategic goals. Collaborate with Rinker Design Associates and Trilon Group leadership on growth initiatives and integration efforts.

Deliver Excellence:

Manage complex Water/Wastewater and infrastructure projects from planning through delivery. Serve as Engineer of Record as appropriate and ensure adnce to applicable state, federal, and industry standards.

Inspire & Develop:

Mentor engineers and cultivate a high-performance, people-first culture

Oversee Operations:

Ensure smooth day-to-day branch management including staffing, budgeting, and profitability. Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, plans, specifications, and deliverables.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
  
• 8-15 years of progressive experience in Water/Wastewater, Site-Civil, or Infrastructure engineering with leadership and PM expertise
  
• P.E. license Active in Virginia, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity or comity.
  
• Knowledge of graphic designing is very essential utilizing the latest version of Autodesk/Civil 3D
  
• Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software is a plus: WaterCAD and KYPipe
  
• Skill in updating, maintaining, operating and evaluating all AutoCAD software and related equipment
  
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.