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Senior Principal Engineer

Trilon Group

Blacksburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026

💰 $180,000/yr($150,000/yr – $180,000/yr)

About the role

Senior Principal Engineer

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Blacksburg, VA

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

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!💥

What You’ll Do

· 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.

What You’ll Need

· Knowledge of graphic designing is very essential utilizing the latest version of
Autodesk/Civil 3D

· Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software is a plus: 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 manager are accurate

· Able to fully understand and follow complex oral and written instructions

· 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.

Why Join RDA?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Generous PTO and 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
Parental leave
Supportive team culture

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.

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