Principal Civil Engineer

Toole Design Group•Silver Spring, MD

13d•$155,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Toole Design is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join its team in Silver Spring, Maryland. The role leads the design and delivery of complex, high-visibility transportation projects, including quick-build and permanent safety improvements, major trail projects, multimodal capacity expansions, innovative intersection treatments, and major capital investments. The Principal Civil Engineer manages project scope, schedule, budget, and financials, and guides civil design teams in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary partners from concept through construction. The role also manages and mentors engineers, supports staff development, and performs quality-control reviews of projects led by others before major milestones. The Principal Civil Engineer leads client meetings and helps grow Toole Design’s business across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. Toole Design describes itself as an employee-owned, woman-owned design firm focused on safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. The position is based in Silver Spring, MD, with a hybrid schedule and shared in-office team days Tuesday through Thursday. The targeted salary range is $155,000–$185,000 for a candidate with a PE; candidates with additional experience or qualifications may fall within a different salary range.

Requirements

Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, or ability to gain reciprocity within the first 6 months of employment.
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary infrastructure design and construction teams.
At least 15 years of transportation engineering experience, including at least 10 years managing complex transportation projects.
Strong networks and relationships in the Mid-Atlantic transportation market, including existing clients with DOTs, municipalities, and other consulting firms.

Nice To Haves

Design and project management experience in both multimodal transportation and roadway design projects.
Comfort presenting on projects and in pursuit interviews.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of complex transportation projects from concept through construction.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and project financials.
Guide civil design teams and collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary partners to develop creative, buildable solutions.
Manage and mentor a team of engineers and support each person’s professional growth.
Perform quality-control reviews on projects led by others ahead of major milestones.
Lead client meetings.
Help grow the company’s business across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.