Senior Transportation Engineer, P.E. - Roadway/Traffic

Description Are you a civil engineering professional who enjoys solving real-world traffic challenges and improving how people move through their communities? Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is looking for a Senior Transportation Engineer to help lead traffic design and operational analysis on innovative transportation projects across Virginia. In this role, you'll collaborate with a talented team, contribute to impactful multimodal solutions, and play a key part in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

What You'll Do:

Lead Technical Excellence:

Direct and oversee the technical development of traffic designs and operational analyses for diverse and innovative roadway and multimodal projects. Ensure the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety in the design and analysis of traffic operations, signal systems, and complete streets for all modes of transportation—vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian.

Drive Project Success:

Lead project meetings, present traffic design aspects, and provide technical expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with

Stakeholders:

Engage with clients, agency representatives, contractors, and internal teams to deliver innovative traffic solutions.

Ensure Quality and Standards:

Maintain high standards for deliverables and perform quality control for team members' work.

Support Project Management:

Assist project managers in meeting schedule and budget goals while driving technical progress.

Foster Innovation:

Develop intelligent transportation systems, signal designs, interchange access reports, and signing and pavement marking plans.

What You'll Need:

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.

Licensure:

Registration as a P.E. in Virginia is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in traffic engineering design.

Expertise:

Strong knowledge of traffic design standards and practices, including VDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, HCM, PROWAG, and HSM.

Software Proficiency:

Experience with design tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, Synchro, SIDRA and HCS is required.

Team and Communication Skills:

Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Why Join RDA?

Professional Growth:

Access mentorship and leadership opportunities to advance your career.

Collaborative Environment:

Join a passionate and innovative team dedicated to enhancing safety and providing excellence in transportation design.

Competitive Compensation:

Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with matching. 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. About Rinker Design Associates Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is a distinguished civil engineering firm based in Virginia, with over 250 employees and offices located in Manassas (headquarters and satellite), Fredericksburg, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Waynesboro, Abingdon, Big Stone Gap, and Galax. For more than 44 years, RDA has built a solid reputation for providing conscientious and reliable service to municipalities, governmental agencies, and private industries located throughout Virginia - service that our clients and their communities deserve. We pride ourselves in offering high quality deliverables and support services that meet project, budget, and schedule requirements, exceeding our clients' expectations. Services provided by RDA include Transportation; Alternative Project Delivery; Site/Civil; Construction Engineering and Inspection; Right of Way; Traffic; Surveying; Structures/Bridges; Water/Wastewater; Environmental Review & Permitting; Utilities; Inflow & Infiltration Identification/Remediation; Public Sector Architecture; and GIS. Our hiring process Stage 1: Applied Stage 2: Initial Screening Stage 3: 1st Interview Stage 4: Offer Stage 5: Hired