Senior Principal Engineer - Site Civil

Position Summary

The Senior Principal Engineer is a senior leadership role responsible for technical excellence, strategic growth, and operational oversight within Rinker Design Associates engineering practice. This position combines high-level project leadership, client engagement, and staff development, serving as a key contributor to both regional success and long-term organizational strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for the design of land development projects from initial concept through construction administration
• Provide executive-level oversight and technical direction on complex transportation and infrastructure projects
• Serve as Engineer of Record as appropriate and ensure adherence to applicable state, federal, and industry standards
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, plans, specifications, and deliverables
• Act as a trusted advisor to key public-sector and institutional clients
• Maintain and expand long-term client relationships throughout Virginia and the surrounding region
• Support strategic pursuits, proposals, and interviews for major Site Civil project opportunities
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior engineers, project managers, and emerging leaders
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives
• Collaborate with Rinker Design Associates and Trilon Group leadership on growth initiatives and integration efforts
• Contribute to operational planning, financial performance, and resource management
• Identify opportunities to expand services, markets, and delivery methods

What You’ll Need

• Proficiency in design utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring edits requested by project manager are accurate
• Able to fully understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
• Able to operate, access, and maintain diverse software applications
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of ISO 9000 design requirements