Project Civil Engineer

Toole Design is looking for a Project Civil Engineer to join our growing team in Silver Spring, MD. We're seeking someone eager to grow and work on meaningful transportation projects that reflect our mission and values, someone ready for more responsibility who will take ownership, and guide design efforts.

What You'll DoAs a Project Engineer at Toole Design, the projects you design will be built. You'll apply your civil 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:

• Contribute to the design of transportation infrastructure projects
• Develop construction documents, details, cost estimates, specifications, and concept plans
• Use tools like MicroStation OpenRoads for production work
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Mentor junior staff and support a culture of technical excellence

Why You'll Love Working HereWe're more than a design 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 collaborate with industry leaders who are invested in your growth and success. We offer:

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports professional growth
• Hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday–Thursday)
• 8 paid holidays; and at least16 days of PTO accrued annually
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Support
• The opportunity to work on projects that improve lives through safe, equitable, and thoughtful design

What You Bring

• P.E. license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 5+ years of experience developing roadway/highway construction documents
• Strong background in civil engineering (roadway and geometric design, 3D modeling, accessible design)
• Experience with signing and pavement marking, including MUTCD standards, as well as familiarity with PROWAG requirements
• Proficiency in MicroStation OpenRoads
• Experience with permitting, agency coordination, construction documentation, and cost estimating

Bonus Skills 

• Experience with multimodal transportation projects and multidisciplinary coordination (utilities, ROW, signals, etc.)
• Familiarity with local agencies such as MDOT SHA, VDOT, or DDOT

Join Us. Make an Impact.Toole Design is 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 and talented team, we encourage you to apply.

We are targeting a salary range of $106,000 to $130,000 for this position depending on experience and professional licensure.

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).

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