Engineer III

Toole-Design-Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule: in-office Tue–Thu

8 paid holidays

16 days PTO accrued annually

Competitive salary + benefits

Transportation perks

Job summary

Toole Design seeks an Engineer III in Columbus, OH to lead civil design on multimodal projects that connect communities. You will develop solutions from feasibility through construction documents using AutoCAD or MicroStation, while coordinating with clients and the team.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (in-office Tue–Thu), growth opportunities, and a mission-driven culture focused on safe, inclusive design. Salary ranges posted and PE bonus considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification, bonus if PE license.
• 4+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design on multimodal projects and ensure safety, sustainability and connectivity.
• Develop construction documents using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Coordinate with clients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Mentor junior staff and manage small projects.

Skills

4+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Engineering in Training (EIT)

Tools

MicroStation/InRoads/OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Design streets and public spaces that connect people. At Toole Design, our multidisciplinary teams are creating safer and more accessible streets, trails, parks, civic spaces, and mobility networks. We’re looking for an Engineer III to join our team in Columbus, OH, someone who’s excited to work on impactful roadway and active transportation projects that reflect our mission and values.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We are a 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. We offer:

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• Hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday–Thursday)
• 8 paid holidays; and 16 days of PTO accrued annually
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Support
• Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity

What You’ll Do

As an Engineer III, you will lead civil design on multimodal projects that make communities safer, more sustainable, and better connected, from urban streetscapes and roadway reconstructions to signature trails in suburban and rural settings. You will develop creative solutions to complex challenges and carry projects from feasibility studies through construction documents using AutoCAD or MicroStation, while managing your own tasks and small projects and coordinating directly with clients. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you will build deep technical expertise, take on growing leadership responsibility, and advance your career doing work that reflects your values and leaves a lasting mark on the places people live.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering
• Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification, bonus if you already have your PE license
• 4+ years of experience
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: MicroStation (including InRoads and/or OpenRoads Designer), AutoCAD (including Civil 3D)

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

• Experience coordinating utility, right-of-way, street lighting, traffic signals, and landscape and hardscape layout
• Experience developing construction documents and cost estimates
• Experience analyzing and designing stormwater infrastructure
• A strong interest in multimodal and active transportation design, sustainability, and the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make communities more livable

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.

We are targeting a salary range of $80,000-$90,000 without a PE, and $90,000-$100,000 with a PE for this position.

Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact [e-mail] 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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