Senior Drainage Engineer

Rinker Design Associates

Fredericksburg, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$180,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, ArcGIS, Bentley MicroStation, Career Development, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction Support, Cross-Functional, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), HEC-RAS, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Professional Engineer, Project/Program Coordination, Proposal Writing, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Stewardship, Stormwater Management, Support Documentation, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Transportation and Traffic Design

LOCATION

Fredericksburg, Virginia

POSTED

10 days ago

Description

Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking a talented Drainage Engineer with 7–12 years of experience to join our Transportation team. In this role, you'll contribute to the analysis and design of drainage and stormwater systems for a variety of roadway and infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance safety, mobility, and environmental stewardship.

If you are looking for the opportunity to take ownership of technical work, mentor junior staff, and grow your career while working on meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design for transportation and infrastructure projects.
Prepare drainage reports, stormwater management calculations, and supporting technical documentation.
Design storm sewer systems, culverts, channels, and erosion and sediment control measures.
Develop plans and models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.
Coordinate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies to support project delivery.
Ensure designs comply with VDOT, DEQ, FEMA, and applicable local and federal regulations.
Participate in field investigations and provide construction support as needed.
Collaborate with roadway, traffic, and environmental teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
Assist with proposal preparation and provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
7–12 years of experience in drainage, stormwater, or water resources engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain Virginia licensure through reciprocity.
Experience with VDOT transportation projects and familiarity with the VDOT Drainage Manual.
Knowledge of FEMA, DEQ, and AASHTO standards and regulations.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency with industry software tools, including:
- HEC-RAS (1D & 2D)
- HEC-HMS
- SWMM / InfoSWMM
- MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer
- GIS (ArcGIS) and other drainage design tools

Why Join RDA?

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 + 1 floating holiday
Parental leave
Professional/career development tracks
Positive work/life balance.

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.

Senior Drainage Engineer

Rinker Design Associates

Fredericksburg, Virginia

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