Senior or Principal Civil Engineer

Toole Design Group LLC

$100K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineering license in Ohio; licenses in other Midwest states are beneficial.
  • Proficient in MicroStation (including OpenRoads) and AutoCAD (including Civil 3D).
  • 10+ years of experience for Senior Engineers; 15+ years for Principal Engineers.
  • 5+ years of experience managing projects and design work is preferred.
  • Strong foundation in civil engineering, particularly in roadway and drainage design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of multimodal transportation projects.
  • Collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams from project concept to construction.
  • Mentor junior staff and foster team development.
  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with community needs.
  • Develop creative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
  • Contribute to business development initiatives and build industry reputation.

Benefits

  • Joining a renowned ENR Top 500 design firm with a supportive culture.
  • Access to professional development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance community connectivity.
  • Joining a team with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry.
  • Opportunities for internal promotions and career growth.
Full Job Description
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.

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.

What you bring:

  • 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)


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.



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