Job Description

At Toole Design, we’re leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We’re looking for a Project Transportation Engineer I or II to join our growing team in the Mid-Atlantic, someone who’s excited to work on meaningful transportation projects that reflect our mission and values. This position is part of our full-time, on-site staff augmentation program and will report to an office in Gaithersburg, MD with site visits and fieldwork as required based on project needs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re not just another firm, we’re a purpose-driven team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets should work for everyone. At Toole Design, you'll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise. At no other firm will you be able to work alongside those involved in the authoring and implementation of numerous AASHTO, FHWA, and NCHRP documents, including but not limited to the AASHTO Bike Guide, 5th Edition, upcoming AASHTO Pedestrian Guide, 3rd Edition, and FHWA Guide for Achieving Multimodal Networks. We also offer:

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• This position works a flexible hybrid schedule with three days in the office in Gaithersburg and the option to work from home two days a week
• 8 paid holidays; and 16 days of PTO accrual annually
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Supports
• Projects that truly improve lives through safe, comprehensive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity

What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer at Toole Design, the projects you design will be built. You’ll apply your engineering expertise to deliver multimodal transportation solutions across a wide range of contexts, from urban roadway reconstructions and streetscapes to signature trail projects that enhance suburban and rural environments.

In this role, you will:

• Support client in day-to-day activities, including traffic studies, investigations and determination of the need to install traffic control and traffic control devices
• Contribute to the design of transportation infrastructure projects
• Develop signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic plans, and traffic signal plans
• Use tools like Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, and AutoCAD for production work
• Contribute to studies such as road diet feasibility, roundabouts, trail/roadway intersections, and parking
• Develop feasibility studies, concept plans, and construction documents
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to deliver high-quality multimodal transportation outcomes
• Mentor junior staff and support a culture of technical excellence

Join Us. Make an Impact.

We’re proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. If you’re ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team—please apply!

We are targeting a salary range for this position:

• Project Engineer: $105,000–$115,000 without a PE; $110,000–$125,000 with a PE.
• Project Engineer II: $115,000–$130,000 without a PE; $125,000–$140,000 with a PE.

Candidates with additional years of experience or exceptional qualifications may fall into a different range.

Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact HR@tooledesign.com or call 301-927-1900, press 5.

At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities – people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between – to apply. We're proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.

Requirements

What You Bring

• P.E. license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 6+ years of experience (8+ for Project Engineer II)
• Experience developing roadway/highway construction documents
• Experience with signing and pavement marking, including MUTCD standards, as well as familiarity with PROWAG requirements
• Experience in Highway Capacity Software, SIDRA, and/or VISSIM
• Experience with permitting, agency coordination, construction documentation, and cost estimating

Bonus Skills

• Experience with multimodal transportation projects (Complete Streets, bikeway and crossing design) and multidisciplinary coordination (utilities, ROW, signals, etc.)
• Proficiency in MicroStation OpenRoads
• Familiarity with local agencies such as MDOT SHA, VDOT, or DDOT