Transportation Engineer

Toole Design Group in
Columbus
is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time
Transportation Engineer – Project Manager
. Do you have 5+ years of progressive engineering experience, including concept through final design, and sound capabilities in business development and project management? Do you desire to work with and lead multidisciplinary teams focused on creating vibrant, active spaces and places for people of all ages and abilities? Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the well-being of its employees? If so, please consider joining our team in Columbus.

This engineering position with a focus on multimodal transportation design earns a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA). All staff receive 8 holidays and earn at least 16 days of PTO over the course of the year. We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life.

About Toole Design
Toole Design is the leading engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland, we have expanded throughout the United States. Our talented team of planners, landscape architects and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability, race or gender. As an Engineering News-Record top 500 design firm, we have also been named a "best firm to work for" and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.

Every project our employees deliver directly and positively affects our communities. We are industry-leading experts, and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

A Day in the Life of a
Transportation Engineer - PM
You'll help plan and design multimodal transportation projects ranging from urban streetscapes to signature trails. Using tools like AutoCAD or MicroStation, you'll produce high-quality construction documents and support projects through all phases, from concept development and public engagement, feasibility studies and concept plans to permitting and construction management. In projects, you will often serve as Project Manager, leading a team of designers, planners, and engineers to develop successful project solutions. You'll work closely with clients, communities, and a supportive team across the Midwest and North America to deliver infrastructure that makes a difference. The work can be fast-paced and challenging, but you'll be supported by a passionate, tight-knit team that's deeply committed to each other and the communities we serve.

We are targeting a salary range of $98,500 to $108,000 for this position.
Qualifications Of a Transportation Engineer - PM

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineering license required
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience and interest in managing projects or major project tasks
• A broad knowledge base in civil engineering with a transportation focus and specific knowledge of horizontal and vertical roadway geometric design (MUTCD and AASHTO)
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: MicroStation (including OpenRoads), AutoCAD (including Civil 3D)
• Design experience for intersection and corridor wide improvements, including, crossings, retrofits, ADA, and drainage
• Experience coordinating utility, right-of-way, street lighting, traffic signals, and landscape and hardscape layout
• Experience developing construction documents, cost estimates
• Interest in multimodal and active transportation design

It would be a plus if you had any of the following:

• Exposure to construction management
• Familiarity working with local public transportation agencies and standards

Work Schedule for a
Transportation Engineer
- PM
This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours per week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home up to 2 days per week. The Columbus office of Toole Design opened in 2018 and is conveniently located in downtown Columbus on Broad Street, across from Capitol Square. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, via transit, or by car.

Ready to Join our Columbus Team?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this engineering position, please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page.

At Toole Design, we have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We encourage everyone, including those from underrepresented communities - women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you don't think your current skill set checks every box below, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you.

We're proud that about half of our managers are women and are committed to achieving diversity in our leadership to better represent the communities where we work, as well. Toole Design is a woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting and asking for Human Resources or emailing

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