Transportation Project Engineer I/II

Construction Association of Michigan; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Paid holidays

PTO 16 days

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Toole Design in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer I or II to lead roadway and multimodal projects from concept through construction, collaborating with engineers, planners, and designers to deliver safe, accessible streets.

The ideal candidate has a degree in civil engineering, a PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months), 6+ years of roadway/highway experience (8+ for II), and proficiency with MicroStation or AutoCAD; this role offers a hybrid work model,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering.
• PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 6+ years of experience developing roadway/highway construction documents (8+ for Project Engineer II).
• Strong background in civil engineering (roadway and geometric design, 3D modeling, accessible design).
• Experience with signing and pavement marking, including MUTCD standards, as well as familiarity with PROWAG requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary team to deliver multimodal transportation infrastructure.
• Develop construction documents and assist in bid package development.
• Perform design review and permits processes; support construction management.
• Collaborate with team to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering

PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Synchro

Highway Capacity Software

Job description

Transportation Project Engineer I/II

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 a Project Engineer I or II to join our team in Cleveland, OH, 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 are a 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.

• 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

What You’ll Do

If you are on the civil design track, you'll be part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver multimodal transportation infrastructure in a wide range of contexts from roadway reconstructions and streetscapes in highly urban settings to signature trail projects in suburban and rural areas that highlight and enhance the natural environment. You use programs such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation in order to fulfill production work on your projects. You will manage tasks on projects from concept development, design review, bid package development, permitting, and construction management. You will help develop construction documents; and work with your team to ensure that our projects are consistently of the highest quality.

If you're on the transportation design track, you'll assist in the creation of signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic, and traffic signal plans for roadway projects and streetscapes in urban settings. You will use programs such as Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, and AutoCAD to fulfill production work on your projects. You'll use state of the art tools and practices to help create sustainable multimodal transportation networks. You'll also have the opportunity to work on a wide spectrum of projects that inform your design work, including road diet analyses, multimodal traffic studies for new development, roundabout studies, trail/roadway intersection studies and designs, and parking studies and design guidance.

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.

We are targeting a salary range for this position:

• Project Engineer: $90,000–$100,000 without a PE; $100,000–$110,000 with a PE.
• Project Engineer II: $105,000–$115,000 without a PE; $115,000–$125,000 with a PE.

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.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering
• PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 6+ years of experience developing roadway/highway construction documents (8+ for Project Engineer II)
• Strong background in civil engineering (roadway and geometric design, 3D modeling, accessible design)
• Experience with signing and pavement marking, including MUTCD standards, as well as familiarity with PROWAG requirements
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: MicroStation (including InRoads and/or OpenRoads Designer), AutoCAD (including Civil 3D)

Bonus Skills

• Experience with multimodal transportation projects and multidisciplinary coordination (utilities, ROW, signals, etc.)
• Experience with permitting, agency coordination, construction documentation, and cost estimating
• Exposure to construction management
• Familiarity with local agencies such as ODOT