About this role
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. 💥 $10,000 sign-on bonus! 💥 · 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 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.