P.E. license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
6+ years of experience in transportation engineering
Proven track record in developing roadway/highway construction documents
Knowledge of MUTCD standards and PROWAG requirements
Experience with traffic modeling software like Highway Capacity Software, SIDRA, or VISSIM
Familiarity with permitting and agency coordination processes
Responsibilities
Support clients with traffic studies and investigations
Contribute to the design of transportation infrastructure projects
Develop signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal plans
Utilize tools like Synchro, MicroStation, and AutoCAD for project work
Conduct feasibility studies for road diets and roundabouts
Collaborate with colleagues and clients for multimodal solutions
Mentor junior staff to foster technical excellence
Benefits
Part of a supportive and talented team
Opportunity to work on impactful projects
Recognition as an ENR Top 500 design firm
Low turnover rate, indicating a positive work environment
Potential for professional growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
This position is part of our full-time, on-site staff augmentation program and will report to an office in Gaithersburg, MD with site visits and fieldwork as required based on project needs.
WhatYou'llDo As a Project Engineer at Toole Design, the projects you design will be built. You'll apply your engineering expertise to deliver multimodal transportation solutions across a wide range of contexts, from urban roadway reconstructions and streetscapes to signature trail projects that enhance suburban and rural environments.
In this role, you will:
Support client in day-to-day activities, including traffic studies, investigations and determination of the need to install traffic control and traffic control devices
Contribute to the design of transportation infrastructure projects
Develop signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic plans, and traffic signal plans
Use tools like Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, and AutoCAD for production work
Contribute to studies such as road diet feasibility, roundabouts, trail/roadway intersections, and parking
Develop feasibility studies, concept plans, and construction documents
Collaborate with colleagues and clients to deliver high-quality multimodal transportation outcomes
Mentor junior staff and support a culture of technical excellence
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-please apply!
We are targeting a salary range for this position of $105,000-$115,000 without a PE; $110,000-$125,000 with a PE.
Candidates with additional years of experience or exceptional qualifications may fall into a different range.
Questions,assistanceoraccommodations? Contact HR@tooledesign.com or call 301-927-1900, press 5.
Requirements
What You Bring
P.E. license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
6+ years of experience
Experience developing roadway/highway construction documents
Experience with signing and pavement marking, including MUTCD standards, as well as familiarity with PROWAG requirements
Experience in Highway Capacity Software, SIDRA, and/or VISSIM
Experience with permitting, agency coordination, construction documentation, and cost estimating
Bonus Skills
Experience with multimodal transportation projects (Complete Streets, bikeway and crossing design) and multidisciplinary coordination (utilities, ROW, signals, etc.)
Proficiency in MicroStation OpenRoads
Familiarity with local agencies such as MDOT SHA, VDOT, or DDOT
