Trilon Group

Team Lead Water Resources Engineer

520 Lew Dewitt Blvd, Suite 301, Waynesboro, VA 22980

On-site · Full-time · $130k–$160k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 9, 2026

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Ready to take the next step in your water resources career and lead a team?

RDA is looking for a Team Lead Water Resources Engineer with 6–10 years of experience and a PE to join our Waynesboro, VA office. This is an opportunity to stay involved in the technical work you enjoy while taking on a greater leadership role—guiding projects, mentoring engineers, and helping your team grow and succeed.

Our Waynesboro office offers a welcoming, close-knit environment where people know each other, work together, and enjoy coming to work. You’ll lead challenging drainage, stormwater, and hydrologic/hydraulic design for transportation projects across Virginia while having a real opportunity to influence your team, share your expertise, and continue growing your own career.

💥$10K Sign-On Bonus💥

What You'll Do:

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design: Design stormwater management systems, culverts, storm drains, and other drainage structures for roadways, highways, and bridges, in compliance with to Federal/State/Local design requirements.
Project Management-Discipline Specific: Hydraulics: Manage the overall hydraulic design related elements on a wide-range of Transportation-type projects for DOT and Locality managed tasks. Projects will range from Interstate widening/Interchange projects, bridge replacement/widenings, and drainage improvement projects.
Environmental Compliance: Knowledgeable to assist the Design Team to navigate through applicable Federal, State, and Local Environmental Compliance regulations. Including Stormwater Management, Floodplain Management, Streams/Wetlands, MS4, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, etc. Holding an active and applicable Environmental Certifications would be a plus.
Erosion and Sediment Control: Knowledgeable to perform review, design, and field construction inspection of Erosion and Sediment Control, in accordance with DOT, State, and local requirements and regulations. Holding an active DEQ Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control would be a plus.
Collaboration: Coordinate with civil and transportation engineers, contractors, and clients to integrate drainage designs with overall project objectives.
Technical Reporting: Prepare detailed engineering reports, drainage calculations, and technical documents for VDOT project submission.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
6-10 years of experience in water resources design.
Professional Engineer (PE) Licence
Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software, such as Ensoftec,HY-8, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.
Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software, such as HEC-RAS, OpenRoads Designer, Ensoftec, HY-8, Microstation would be a plus.
Strong communication skills to collaborate and work with multidisciplinary teams.

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
Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
Parental leave
Professional/career development tracks
Positive work/life balance

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.