Transportation Project Engineer

At Toole Design
, we're leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We're looking for a Transportation Project Engineer 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.

We are an employee-owned, purpose-driven team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets and public spaces 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
• 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
• Employee-ownership, so we all share in the success we build together -- and the financial security that comes with it

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, Micro Station, 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

• PE. license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 6+ years of experience
• 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

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

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-

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