Senior or Principal Engineer - Traffic

Toole Design • Cleveland, OH

3d • 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 Traffic Engineer to join our Cleveland, OH team, someone who's excited to lead traffic engineering design and analysis, to create resilient, multimodal networks reflecting 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, Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, AutoCAD, SIDRA, and/or VISSIM
• Interest in multimodal, safety, and active transportation design
• Experience developing conceptual designs for intersections and corridors
• Understanding of MUTCD standards at the state and federal level
• Understanding of basic geometric design principles of roadways and industry roadway design standards
• Experience developing construction documents and cost estimates
• 10+ years of experience (Senior Engineer), 15+ years of experience (Principal Engineer)

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years managing projects and/or design work, developing traffic engineering design plans, operational and safety analyses, and/or design documents (signing and pavement marking, maintenance of traffic, traffic signals)
• Experience with MicroStation OpenRoads
• An interest in managing and mentoring staff
• PTOE
• Complete Streets, bikeway, and crossing design
• Construction support services
• Agi32 lighting design
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience in business development, including networking at public, agency, and industry events (e.g., ACEC, ITE, ASHE, ASCE)

Responsibilities

• Lead creative, data-driven solutions to make streets safer-designing traffic signals, pavement markings, signage, and traffic calming plans.
• Dive into traffic and safety studies.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Conduct corridor studies and Safe Routes to School projects.
• Turn ideas into action using tools like Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• Help shape safer, more sustainable multimodal infrastructure in a wide range of communities.
• 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 hybrid schedule with shared team days in office (Tu/W/Th)
• 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