Engineering Director, Transportation

Toole Design; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

20 days of PTO

8 paid holidays

Competitive salary

Transportation perks

Job summary

Toole Design is seeking an Engineering Director in Oakland, CA, to lead innovative multimodal transportation projects. You will guide teams in high-quality civil design that enhances community safety and connectivity. The role involves mentoring junior staff and managing stakeholder engagement.

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $195,000 to $235,000 with bonuses, emphasizing meaningful work in a collaborative environment. We strongly support diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license in CA and consulting experience required.
• 15+ years of engineering experience focused on multimodal projects.
• Expertise in civil/transportation engineering and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of multimodal transportation projects.
• Guide civil design and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support business development and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Civil/transportation engineering expertise

AutoCAD

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership in project management

Education

Professional Engineering license in CA

15+ years of engineering experience

Job description

Engineering Director, Transportation

Design streets that move people—not just cars. At Toole Design, we’re leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We’re looking for an Engineering Director to join our team in Oakland, CA, someone with project management experience in civil and/or transportation work, who’s excited to lead impactful roadway and active transportation projects that reflect our mission and values.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re not just another 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 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
• A flexible hybrid schedule
• 8 paid holidays; and at least 20 days of PTO accrual annually
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Supports
• Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive multimodal design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity

What You’ll Do

As an Engineering Director at Toole Design, you’ll lead the design and delivery of high-quality multimodal transportation projects that make communities safer and more connected. You’ll guide civil design on everything from roadway reconstructions and urban streetscapes to signature trail corridors and active transportation networks—collaborating with clients and interdisciplinary teams from concept through construction. Along the way, you’ll mentor junior staff, lead stakeholder engagement, and turn complex challenges into creative, buildable solutions. You’ll also support business development across California and the West, growing as a trusted expert in a company that promotes from within. You’ll lead the design and implementation of bike boulevards, road diets, intersection improvements, and other elements that make the streets and public space in our communities safer and more livable.

We are targeting a salary range of $195,000 to $235,000 plus bonuses based on individual and company profitability. Candidates with more years of experience or exceptional qualifications may fall into a different pay range.

What You Bring

• Professional Engineering license in CA and local/regional consulting experience (PE or TE required)
• 15+ years of engineering experience, with a focus on multimodal and streetscape projects, including concept design through construction documents and/or public agency coordination
• 10+ years leading projects and teams, with strong experience in business development and client relationship management
• Expertise in civil/transportation engineering and AutoCAD; experience in developing construction documents, cost estimates, navigating Caltrans permitting, and delivering complex multimodal and active transportation projects

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—apply today.

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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