Transportation Project Engineer I/II

Toole Design Group•Cleveland, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Toole Design is hiring a Transportation Project Engineer I or II in Cleveland, Ohio, to lead and contribute to roadway and active transportation projects. The role is part of multidisciplinary teams designing safer, more accessible streets, trails, parks, civic spaces, and mobility networks. On the civil design track, the engineer will help deliver multimodal infrastructure, including roadway reconstructions, urban streetscapes, and trail projects in suburban and rural settings. Using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, the engineer will perform project production work and manage tasks spanning concept development, design review, bid package development, permitting, and construction management. The role also includes developing construction documents and helping ensure project quality. On the transportation design track, the engineer will assist with signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic, and traffic signal plans for roadway and streetscape projects. The engineer will use tools such as Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, and AutoCAD, and may contribute to road diet analyses, multimodal traffic studies for new development, roundabout studies, trail and roadway intersection studies and designs, and parking studies and design guidance. The position is full-time and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office team days Tuesday through Thursday. Toole Design describes its culture as collaborative, inclusive, employee-owned, and purpose-driven, with mentoring and opportunities for professional growth. The stated salary ranges are $90,000–$100,000 for Project Engineer without a PE and $100,000–$110,000 with a PE; for Project Engineer II, $105,000–$115,000 without a PE and $115,000–$125,000 with a PE.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within six months.
At least 6 years of experience developing roadway/highway construction documents; at least 8 years for Project Engineer II.
Strong civil engineering background, including roadway and geometric design, 3D modeling, and accessible design.
Experience with signing and pavement marking, including MUTCD standards, and familiarity with PROWAG requirements.
Proficiency in one or more of the following: MicroStation (including InRoads and/or OpenRoads Designer) or AutoCAD (including Civil 3D).

Nice To Haves

Experience with multimodal transportation projects and multidisciplinary coordination, including utilities, right-of-way, and signals.
Experience with permitting, agency coordination, construction documentation, and cost estimating.
Exposure to construction management.
Familiarity with local agencies such as ODOT.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to roadway and active transportation projects.
Deliver multimodal transportation infrastructure, including roadway reconstructions, streetscapes, and trail projects.
Perform project production work using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation on the civil design track.
Manage project tasks from concept development through design review, bid package development, permitting, and construction management.
Help develop construction documents and ensure projects meet high-quality standards.
Assist in creating signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic plans, and traffic signal plans on the transportation design track.
Use relevant design and analysis software to support project production.
Contribute to road diet analyses, multimodal traffic studies, roundabout studies, trail and roadway intersection studies and designs, and parking studies and design guidance.