Senior Transportation Engineer

Toole Design • Oakland, CA

44d • $150,000 - $171,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Toole Design, we are a purpose-driven team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets should work for everyone. We are leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team in Oakland, CA, who is excited to lead impactful roadway and active transportation projects that reflect our mission and values. You will 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.

Requirements

• Professional Engineering (PE) license and/or California Transportation Engineer (TE) certification, or ability to obtain within six months (California PE license is a plus).
• 8+ years of multimodal transportation project experience.
• Proven leadership of multi-discipline design and planning projects, delivering on time and on budget.
• Strong networks and relationships in the California transportation market, including with Caltrans, municipalities, or other consulting firms is a plus.
• Experience presenting projects and conveying technical details to a variety of audiences.
• The motivation to win work, including forming and managing client relationships, identifying potential opportunities, and developing proposals and interview materials.
• Fluency or a working knowledge of the Spanish language is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• California PE license is a plus.
• Strong networks and relationships in the California transportation market, including with Caltrans, municipalities, or other consulting firms is a plus.
• Fluency or a working knowledge of the Spanish language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multimodal corridor studies, Vision Zero initiatives, Active Transportation Plans, Safe Routes to School projects, and other transportation planning and design efforts across California.
• Guide projects from concept through implementation.
• Mentor staff.
• Build client relationships.
• Support business development.
• Develop practical solutions that improve safety and mobility for people walking, biking, and taking transit.
• Work alongside planners, engineers, urban designers, and landscape architects on projects ranging from systemwide planning and corridor studies to detailed design and implementation.

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday–Thursday)
• 8 paid holidays
• at least 16 days of PTO accrued 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