Senior or Principal Civil Engineer

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Benefits

Job summary

Toole Design, a leader in sustainable multimodal transportation design, seeks a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer for our Columbus, OH team. You will lead design and delivery of roadway reconstructions, urban streetscapes, and trail corridors, mentoring staff and guiding projects from concept to construction.

You’ll collaborate with clients and internal teams, promoting ethics, empathy, and equity in every project while supporting business development and growth opportunities within the firm.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license in OH (other Midwest states a plus).
• 10+ years (Senior Engineer), 15+ years (Principal Engineer) experience.
• Experience with roadway design, drainage, geometric design and 3D modeling.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate utilities, ROW, lighting, signals, and landscape layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of high-quality multimodal transportation projects.
• Mentor junior staff and lead stakeholder engagement.
• Direct business development and contribute to client relationships.

Skills

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Professional Engineering license (OH)

Tools

OpenRoads

Job description

Description

At Toole Design, we’re leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We’re looking for a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join our Columbus, OH team, someone 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 16 days of PTO accrual annually
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Supports
• Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity

What You’ll Do

As a Senior or Principal Engineer 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—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 contribute to business development and build your reputation as a trusted expert at a company that believes in promoting from within.

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.

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 applicants from underrepresented communities – women, 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

• A Professional Engineering license in OH (other Midwest states a plus)
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: MicroStation (including OpenRoads), AutoCAD (including Civil 3D)
• 10+ years (Senior Engineer), 15+ years (Principal Engineer) experience

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

• 5+ years managing projects and/or design work, developing construction documents and/or public agency construction administration
• Strong civil engineering background with experience in roadway, drainage, geometric design, 3D modeling, and accessible public spaces
• Proven track record delivering large/complex projects on time and within budget
• Experience preparing transportation and local agency permit documents
• Skill leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating utilities, ROW, lighting, signals, and landscape/hardscape layouts
• Interest in multimodal and active transportation design
• Experience in business development, including networking at public, agency, and industry events (e.g., ACEC, ITE, ASHE, ASCE)