Senior or Principal Civil Engineer

Toole Design • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

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 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of high-quality multimodal transportation projects that make communities safer and more connected.
• 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.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Lead stakeholder engagement.
• Turn complex challenges into creative, buildable solutions.
• Contribute to business development.
• Build your reputation as a trusted expert at a company that believes in promoting from within.

Benefits

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• A flexible hybrid schedule
• 8 paid holidays
• at least 16 days of PTO accrual annually
• Competitive salary
• excellent benefits
• transportation perks
• Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity

What This Job Offers

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