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! 💥 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.