Engineer III

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

Job summary

Toole Design seeks an Engineer III in Columbus, OH to lead civil design on multimodal projects from feasibility through construction documents. You'll work with AutoCAD or MicroStation, manage tasks, and coordinate with clients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Join an employee-owned firm that values safety, equity, and community impact, with a hybrid schedule and opportunities to grow your leadership and technical expertise while shaping safer streets and public spaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering.
• EIT Certification; PE license bonus.
• 4+ years of experience; proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design on multimodal projects from feasibility to construction documents.
• Develop creative solutions and coordinate with clients within an interdisciplinary team.
• Manage tasks and small projects using AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Skills

EIT Certification

PE License

4+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

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 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. 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
• Employee-ownership, so we all share in the success we build together—and the financial security that comes with it

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.

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.

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:

• 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 experienceProficiency 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