Senior or Principal Civil Engineer
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. 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 flexible hybrid schedule 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 As a Senior or Principal Engineer at Toole Design, you’ll lead the design and delivery of high-quality multimodal transportation projects that make communities safer and more connected. You’ll 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. Along the way, you’ll mentor junior staff, lead stakeholder engagement, and turn complex challenges into creative, buildable solutions. You’ll contribute to business development and build your reputation as a trusted expert at a company that believes in promoting from within. 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
- 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
- guide civil design on everything from roadway reconstructions and urban streetscapes to signature trail corridors
- collaborate 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
