Transportation Project Engineer

Toole Design Group • Silver Spring, MD

8d • 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 Transportation Project Engineer to join our growing team in the Mid-Atlantic, someone who’s excited to work on meaningful transportation projects that reflect our mission and values. This position is part of our full-time, on-site staff augmentation program and will report to an office in Gaithersburg, MD with site visits and fieldwork as required based on project needs.

Requirements

• P.E. license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 6+ years of experience
• Experience developing roadway/highway construction documents
• Experience with signing and pavement marking, including MUTCD standards, as well as familiarity with PROWAG requirements
• Experience in Highway Capacity Software, SIDRA, and/or VISSIM
• Experience with permitting, agency coordination, construction documentation, and cost estimating

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multimodal transportation projects (Complete Streets, bikeway and crossing design) and multidisciplinary coordination (utilities, ROW, signals, etc.)
• Proficiency in MicroStation OpenRoads
• Familiarity with local agencies such as MDOT SHA, VDOT, or DDOT

Responsibilities

• Support client in day-to-day activities, including traffic studies, investigations and determination of the need to install traffic control and traffic control devices
• Contribute to the design of transportation infrastructure projects
• Develop signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic plans, and traffic signal plans
• Use tools like Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, and AutoCAD for production work
• Contribute to studies such as road diet feasibility, roundabouts, trail/roadway intersections, and parking
• Develop feasibility studies, concept plans, and construction documents
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to deliver high-quality multimodal transportation outcomes
• Mentor junior staff and support a culture of technical excellence

Benefits

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• Flexible hybrid schedule with three days in the office in Gaithersburg and the option to work from home two days a week
• 8 paid holidays
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed