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Senior Transportation Engineer P.E. - Roadway Traffic Department
Transportation Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Glen Allen, Virginia
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, youll 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 Youll 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 Youll 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.