Principal Civil Engineer

Toole Design • Silver Spring, MD

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Toole Design is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead complex, high-visibility transportation projects in Silver Spring, Maryland. The role spans project management and civil design delivery for projects such as quick-build and permanent safety improvements, major trails, multimodal capacity expansions, innovative intersection treatments, and major capital investments. The Principal Civil Engineer guides teams and works with clients and interdisciplinary partners from concept through construction, developing creative, buildable solutions. The position also includes managing and mentoring engineers, reviewing the quality of work on other teams’ projects, leading client meetings, and supporting business growth across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. The position is hybrid, with shared in-office team days Tuesday through Thursday.

Requirements

• Hold a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, or be able to gain reciprocity within the first six months of employment.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary infrastructure design and construction teams.
• At least 15 years of transportation engineering experience, including at least 10 years managing complex transportation projects.
• Strong relationships in the Mid-Atlantic transportation market, including existing clients at 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 financials.
• Guide civil design teams and collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary partners.
• Manage and mentor engineers and support their professional growth.
• Conduct quality control reviews of projects led by others before major milestones, ensuring submittals are accurate, complete, and buildable.
• Lead client meetings.
• Help grow the business across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.

Benefits

• Employee ownership and a stake in the company’s shared success.
• Hybrid schedule with shared team days in the office Tuesday through Thursday.
• Eight paid holidays.
• At least 16 days of PTO accrual annually.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
• Transportation perks.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture supporting growth and advancement.
• Mentorship and investment in professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed