Midwest Engineering Director

Toole Design; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

PTO & holidays

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Toole Design in Columbus, OH is seeking an Engineering Director to lead and grow our Midwest practice, guiding a talented team delivering multimodal transportation projects. This role rewards strategic leadership, mentoring, winning work, and building client relationships while shaping regional marketing and growth strategies.

You’ll collaborate with local agencies, manage budgets, and ensure designs meet safety and sustainability goals, with a focus on growth and long-term impact for

Qualifications

• PE license and local/regional consulting experience
• 15+ years in multimodal design, including conceptual design and construction documents
• 10+ years in project/design management and business development
• Strong client relationship skills with a proven track record of winning work
• Expertise in street design, construction documents, cost estimating, and permitting

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff and project teams while overseeing the design and delivery of multimodal transportation projects
• Shape regional marketing and growth strategies and identify key pursuits
• Strengthen client relationships and leverage knowledge of local agencies and standards

Skills

PE license

Multimodal design

Project management

Business development

Client relationship skills

Street design

Construction documents

Cost estimating

Permitting

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

At Toole Design, we're creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation engineering. We're seeking an Engineering Director in Columbus, OH to lead and grow our thriving Midwest practice, guiding a talented team delivering innovative projects that make communities more livable. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who enjoys big-picture thinking, building and mentoring teams, pursuing and winning work, and consistently exceeding client expectations.

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 hybrid schedule with shared team days in office (Tues/Wed/Thurs)
• 8 paid holidays; and at least 20 days of PTO accrued annually
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Support

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Director, you'll mentor staff and project teams while overseeing the design and delivery of high-quality multimodal transportation projects. You'll foster a positive, high-performing culture that supports collaboration, growth, and accountability.

Working alongside Midwest leadership, you'll help shape and implement regional marketing and growth strategies, identify key pursuits, and strengthen client relationships. Your understanding of local agencies, decision-makers, and regional standards will be the key to your success.

What You Bring:

• PE license and local/regional consulting experience
• 15+ years in multimodal design, including conceptual design and construction documents
• 10+ years in project/design management and business development
• Strong client relationship skills with a proven track record of winning work
• Expertise in street design, construction documents, cost estimating, and permitting

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 $150,000 to $170,000 for this position. For candidates whose qualifications significantly exceed the job requirements, a salary of up to $200,000 may be offered.

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).

For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.