Principal Planner: Multimodal Transport & Vision Zero

Toole-Design-Group; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule with in-office team

Employee-ownership

Paid time off & holidays

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Toole Design is seeking a Principal Planner in Silver Spring, MD to lead multimodal transportation projects and mentor the planning team. The role focuses on safety, livability, and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, with oversight of budgets, schedules, and client relations.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of transportation planning experience in the Mid-Atlantic, strong leadership skills, and a track record of delivering public-sector projects and winning work.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning or transportation planning (AICP preferred).
• 15+ years of transportation planning experience in Mid-Atlantic/DMV region.
• 4+ years supervising staff and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams on complex multimodal transportation projects.
• Provide strategic oversight and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor planners and help recruit for the growing planning team.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Client relationships

Business development

Education

Master's degree in urban planning, transportation planning or related field

AICP preferred

Job description

Toole Design is seeking a Principal Planner in Silver Spring, MD to lead multimodal transportation projects and mentor the planning team. The role focuses on safety, livability, and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, with oversight of budgets, schedules, and client relations.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of transportation planning experience in the Mid-Atlantic, strong leadership skills, and a track record of delivering public-sector projects and winning work.