Senior Engineer (Transportation/Traffic)
About The Position
At Toole Design, we’re leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We’re looking for a Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineer to join our Silver Spring team; someone who’s excited to lead traffic engineering design and analysis and active transportation projects that reflect our mission and values. Why You’ll Love Working Here We’re not just another firm, we’re a purpose-driven team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets 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. We offer: A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement A hybrid schedule with shared team days in office office (Tu/W/Th) 8 paid holidays; and at least 16 days of PTO accrual annually Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Supports Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity What You’ll Do You’ll lead creative, data-driven solutions to make streets safer-whether it’s designing traffic signal, pavement marking, signage, and traffic calming plans, diving into traffic and safety studies or supervising/mentoring junior staff. From corridor studies to Safe Routes to School, you’ll use tools like Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD to turn ideas into action. You’ll contribute to projects across the region and beyond, helping shape safer, more sustainable multimodal infrastructure in diverse contexts as part of a collaborative team that’s passionate about the work we do and the communities we serve. As part of a company that promotes from within, you’ll have opportunities to grow as both an engineering leader and a trusted expert. 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.
Requirements
- Licensed PE with 10+ years of experience developing traffic engineering design plans, operational and safety analyses, and/or design documents (signing and pavement marking, maintenance of traffic, traffic signals)
- 2+ years project or design management, experience with public agencies a plus (MDOT SHA, VDOT, DDOT, PennDOT)
- Experience developing conceptual designs for intersections and corridors
- Proficient in one or more of the following: MicroStation OpenRoads, Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation InRoads, AutoCAD, SIDRA, and/or VISSIM
- Experience developing conceptual designs for intersections and corridors
- Understanding of basic geometric design principles of roadways and industry roadway design standards
- Understanding of MUTCD standards at the state and federal level
- Experience developing construction documents and cost estimates
- An interest in managing and mentoring staff
- Strong interest in active transportation design and analysis
Nice To Haves
- PTOE
- Complete Streets, bikeway, and crossing design
- construction support services
- Agi32 lighting design
- experience supervising staff
Responsibilities
- lead creative, data-driven solutions to make streets safer-whether it’s designing traffic signal, pavement marking, signage, and traffic calming plans
- diving into traffic and safety studies
- supervising/mentoring junior staff
- use tools like Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD to turn ideas into action
- contribute to projects across the region and beyond, helping shape safer, more sustainable multimodal infrastructure in diverse contexts as part of a collaborative team
Benefits
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
- A hybrid schedule with shared team days in office office (Tu/W/Th)
- 8 paid holidays; and at least 16 days of PTO accrual annually
- Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks
- Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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