About this role
Build the Future of Our Virginia Beach Presence Rinker Design Associates is looking for an entrepreneurial engineering leader to establish and grow our Site-Civil Engineering practice in the Virginia Beach market. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, developing business, and creating something from the ground up. Unlike a traditional production-focused engineering role, the initial emphasis of this position will be centered on business development, market expansion, and establishing RDA as a trusted partner throughout the Hampton Roads region. As new projects are secured, this individual will play a key role in building and leading a high-performing team to deliver exceptional work while continuing to grow the practice. If you're excited by the opportunity to shape a market, develop long-term client partnerships, and build a team from the ground up, we'd love to talk. Business Development & Market Growth (Primary Focus) Lead the growth of RDA's Site-Civil practice throughout the Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads region. Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with private and public sector clients. Develop and maintain strong relationships with developers, municipalities, architects, contractors, and industry partners. Represent RDA at industry organizations, networking events, conferences, and client meetings. Develop strategic growth initiatives that expand RDA's presence and market share. Partner with company leadership to establish annual growth goals and business development strategies. Prepare proposals, participate in interviews, and lead project pursuits. Practice Leadership Serve as the local leader and face of the Site-Civil practice in Virginia Beach. Collaborate with existing RDA engineering teams to leverage technical expertise while the local practice grows. Develop staffing plans based on project backlog and anticipated growth. Recruit, hire, mentor, and build a local engineering team as workload increases. Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and people-first culture. Technical Oversight Provide technical guidance and quality oversight on site development projects. Support project planning, scope development, budgeting, and client management. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across RDA offices. Maintain a high standard of technical excellence and client satisfaction.