Transportation Engineering

Senior Transportation Engineering Manager, P.Drive the future of transportation with RDA – (Transportation-PE)Design with purpose. Are you a seasoned transportation professional ready to take your career to the next level? Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is growing, and we're looking for dynamic Senior Transportation Engineering Manager to help shape the future of infrastructure in Virginia and beyond. This is more than a job—it's a chance to lead high-profile transportation projects, mentor rising talent, and build lasting relationships with clients and communities. Whether it's a major design-build initiative or a transformative local improvement, your work will leave a meaningful mark.$10,000 sign-on bonus!Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Transportation Engineering | RDAWhat You'll Do:Lead with Purpose: Manage complex transportation projects from planning through delivery, ensuring technical excellence and quality control.Drive Strategy: Oversee scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and risk management—keeping projects on time and on track.Cultivate client relationships, identify new opportunities, and lead local business development efforts.Take charge of contract management, client satisfaction, profitability, and project performance.What You'll Bring:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (P.E. in VA or ability to obtain)12+ years of hands-on experience in transportation/highway design and project leadershipProven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and mentor emerging engineersStrong relationships with local agencies and a deep understanding of VDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, and MUTCD standardsTechnical expertise in traffic engineering, drainage, and roadway design (MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD/Civil3D proficiency a plus)Bonus points for experience with design-build and public-private partnership (PPP) projectsWhy Join RDA?Medical, dental, and vision insurance401K Retirement Plan; Roth ContributionsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disabilityGenerous PTO and 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holidayParental leaveSupportive team cultureRDA 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 AssociatesRinker 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; Surveying; Structures/Bridges; Water/Wastewater; Environmental Review & Permitting; and GIS.Register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria.Register Your Interest