Principal Engineer TransportationRoadwayCivil

Toole Design Group in Silver Spring MD is looking to hire an experienced and talented fulltime Principal Engineer. Do you have a strong background in civil engineering with sustainable multimodal transportation experience Are you passionate about projects ranging from complex roadways and streetscapes in highly urban settings to signature trail projects that highlight and enhance the natural environment Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the wellbeing of its employees If so please consider joining our Silver Spring team.

About Toole Design

Toole Design is the leading engineering planning and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation in North America. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland we have expanded throughout the United States. Our talented team of planners landscape architects urban designers and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people regardless of age ability race or gender. As an Engineering NewsRecord top 500 design firm we have also been named a best firm to work for and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.

A Day in the Life of a Principal Engineer

As a Principal Engineer you will be guiding our team to create sustainable multimodal transportation infrastructure in a wide range of contexts from complex roadways and streetscapes in highly urban settings to signature trail projects that highlight and enhance the natural environment. You will assist the Silver Spring Civil Engineering Group Manager and/or the Regional Design Director by independently managing and leading company projects in the MidAtlantic region. Youll be at the table with clients and colleagues from a variety of disciplines delivering projects from concept to construction; including stakeholder outreach and charrettes developing feasibility studies and concept plans and preparing construction documents for innovative projects in your home region as well as supporting projects across our North American offices. You will also be participating in business development and project pursuits and playing a key role in the firms quality initiatives. In an industry that is constantly changing youll be at the forefront of delivering creative solutions to challenging projects.

Qualifications of a Principal Engineer:

• A Professional Engineering license in MD (other MidAtlantic states a plus)
• A bachelors or masters degree in civil engineering
• At least 15 years of engineering experience developing construction documents and/or public agency construction administration
• At least 5 years serving in a project and/or design management role
• A broad knowledge base in civil engineering with specific experience in roadway design drainage design geometric design 3D modeling and design of accessible public spaces
• A proven track record of past performance delivering multiple large/complex projects on time and on budget
• Experience developing construction documents
• Experience in preparing transportation and local agency permit documents
• General experience leading multidisciplinary teams coordinating utility and rightofway impacts street lighting traffic signal and landscape/hardscape layout
• Interest in multimodal and active transportation design
• Experience in managing staff
• Proficiency in Computer Automated Design (AutoCAD or MicroStation) and design software (Civil 3D GEOPAK or InRoads)
• Experience managing engineering projects in the State of Maryland and the MidAtlantic
• Experience in preparing proposals and scope/fees
• Interest in business development

Youll be great here if:

• You want to become an expert who is sought after by clients and teaming partners
• You enjoy generating and evaluating engineering solutions that can be constructed and maintained
• You have strong leadership skills and enjoy mentoring junior staff
• You are passionate about sustainability and the opportunity to work on challenging multimodal projects that make communities more livable
• You enjoy producing highquality work products and seeing your projects get built
• You have strong communication skills whether written verbal or graphical
• You can build relationships bring enthusiasm to exciting projects and are detail oriented with strong problemsolving skills.
• You have experience in Civil Roadway Highway design and are interested in moving into active transportation and Complete Streets Design

Work Schedule for a Principal Engineer

This fulltime position typically works a hybrid schedule with at least two to three days a week in the office. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home 23 days per week. The Silver Spring office of Toole Design is our corporate headquarters. We are conveniently located just outside of Washington DC in downtown Silver Spring close to regional trails and networks on onstreet bike infrastructure and two blocks from the Silver Spring Metrorail/MARC Station and bus depot. Our beautiful 8th floor suite offers stunning views of DC and surrounding Montgomery County. The office is easily accessed on foot by bicycle and via transit.

We are targeting a salary range of $125000 to $160000 for this position. Candidates with exceptional qualifications may fall into a different pay range.

Ready to Join our Silver Spring Team We understand your time is valuable so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Principal Engineer position please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page.

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