Fehr Graham, a Trilon Group company, is hiring a Principal Engineer to provide senior leadership for our engineering practice. This role is responsible for technical excellence, strategic growth, and operational oversight for complex transportation and infrastructure projects throughout Virginia. You will be a key contributor to regional success and long-term strategy.
What You'll Do
- Provide executive-level oversight and technical direction on complex transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Serve as Engineer of Record 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.
- Contribute to operational planning, financial performance, and resource management.
- Identify opportunities to expand services, markets, and delivery methods.
What We're Looking For
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of graphic design utilizing the latest version of Autodesk/Civil 3D.
- Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software, WaterCAD and KYPipe.
- Skill in updating, maintaining, operating, and evaluating all AutoCAD software and related equipment.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring edits requested by project managers are accurate.
- Ability to fully understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Skills to operate basic office equipment like printers, computer terminals, facsimile machines, copy machines, and telephone systems.
- Ability 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.
Technical Stack
- Autodesk/Civil 3D
- WaterCAD
- KYPipe
- AutoCAD
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with Roth options and company match
- HSA & FSA options
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Mentorship and advancement opportunities
- Supportive team culture
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement based in Virginia.
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.
