Senior Traffic Engineer

Toole Design • Providence, RI

4d • 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 Traffic Engineer to join our growing team in Providence, RI, someone who's excited to lead impactful 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

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain within six months
• 10+ years of transportation engineering experience, with project or task management experience
• Excellence in client service
• Basic understanding of roadway design principles, MUTCD standards, MassDOT standards
• Strong knowledge of signal timing and phasing best practices and modeling them in Synchro software.
• Basic understanding of traffic signal design
• Interest in multimodal design and measures of effectiveness for all roadway users

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Replica, Highway Capacity Software, SIDRA, or VISSIM
• Experience in Signal Design, TSP, or ITS
• Strong presentation and pursuit/interview skills
• Experience or interest in supervising direct staff
• PTOE or RSP certification
• Familiarity with the Highway Safety Manual and Crash Modification Factors
• Established relationships within the New England transportation market, including DOTs, municipalities, and consulting partners or involvement in organizations like ITE, ACEC, ASHE, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate on a wide variety of multimodal transportation projects.
• Develop creative solutions for complex challenges, from urban streetscapes and roadway improvements to trail crossings, roundabouts, parking studies, complete streets and multimodal traffic analyses.
• Lead a project team using tools like Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, and AutoCAD to create concept plans, feasibility studies, and construction documents.
• Deliver innovative designs that balance safety, mobility, and community needs.
• Mentor colleagues.
• Share expertise with clients.
• Contribute to business development efforts.

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, comprehensive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity

What This Job Offers

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